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

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Real event · international · 2026-09-17

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

Final verdict announced: September 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM ET

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

The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: administration

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The government aims to lower migration numbers significantly.

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