Australia saw its first drop in net migration since reopening borders. Indian arrivals led but declined by 19%. International student arrivals fell significantly. Overall migrant arrivals decreased by 10%. Departures rose by 8%. Despite a drop in overall student numbers, Indian and Chinese student numbers grew.
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