Universities and businesses are lobbying against controversial legislation to cap international student numbers from next year. They say the legislation is “rushed policy” and “a political smokescreen”. But the government says changes are necessary to prevent people using student visas as a back-door to Australia.

Australia's top university has recorded its lowest position in the 21-year history of the rankings. Take a look at where others placed.

As a foreign traveler entering Australia, the person is responsible for knowing what items are restricted or prohibited under Australian law. Import conditions may change, so even if the person used to travel regularly, it may be a good idea to check the requirements before traveling again.

Australian President Anthony Albanese has spoken out on the issue of visa processing delays and the impact on Australia's shortage of professionals, saying that "more pathways" must be created for foreign workers to live permanently in the country.

National Cabinet has moved to free up chokepoints that are leaving supermarket shelves empty and hospitals struggling to provide proper care.

Fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption from December 1.

The Department of Home Affairs has told SBS Punjabi that the visa application fee waiver will be available on lodgement of new international student visa applications from midnight (AEST) 5 August 2020.

Scott Morrison says a coronavirus vaccine will be "as mandatory as you can possibly make it" for Australians if a trial is successful.