Federal Election 2025: Is Australia ready for student visa fee hikes and cuts? Voters raise concerns

With both major parties supporting caps on international students—and the Liberals going further with proposed visa fee hikes and a reduction of over 80,000 new enrolments—concerns are growing among migrant communities. In this episode, SBS Hindi hears from community leader Gurnam Singh, young voter Aksharaa Agarwal, and migration agent Rajwant Singh, who warn that such measures could harm Australia’s economy and multicultural identity. As election rhetoric heats up, we bring you voices asking whether the nation is truly prepared for these sweeping changes.

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