International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

The Australian government has announced a series of policy measures aimed at tightening visa regulations for international students and backpackers. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to manage national population growth by reducing net overseas migration from current levels of approximately 300,000 to 225,000 per year by 2028.

These changes specifically target individuals categorized as 'visa hoppers,' reflecting a government effort to curb migration numbers through stricter entry and stay requirements. The policy shift marks a significant adjustment to Australia's immigration framework as the country seeks to reach its specified migration targets over the next four years.