Australia’s sweeping student visa reforms, aimed at reducing net migration, have sparked concern among Indian students and education stakeholders. Stricter rules and a sharp drop in approvals — with Indian visas falling by 48% — have raised fears of discrimination and policy opacity. The move also risks straining Indo-Australian ties and weakening Australia’s global education appeal.
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