‘I can’t sleep at night’: international students forced to navigate the impact of Labor’s sudden visa changes
International students in Australia are facing significant distress due to sudden changes in visa regulations that require them to travel offshore to reapply. Students like Fatima Bonna fear these policies will disrupt their education and exacerbate financial and personal instability.
Why it matters
The policy changes highlight the tension between Australia's efforts to curb net migration and the welfare of international students contributing to the education sector.
Fatima Bonna is studying a master’s in early childhood education at the Ikon Institute. Under new student visa rules, she will be required to travel offshore to apply for a new student visa. Fatima Bonna is studying a master’s in early childhood education at the Ikon Institute. Under new student visa rules, she will be required to travel offshore to apply for a new student visa. Australian immigration and asylum ‘I can’t sleep at night’: international students forced to navigate the impact of Labor’s sudden visa changes Master’s student Fatima Bonna says her visa runs out before the end date of her course. She feels overwhelmed by the uncertainty
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