The Australian government had last month announced a raft of changes to visa arrangements to ensure Australia continues to remain a priority study destination in a post-pandemic world.

As part of those five measures, Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge had said international students will be able to lodge a further student visa application free-of-charge if they are unable to complete their studies within their original visa validity due to COVID-19. 

Link: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/update-on-student-visa-changes-visa-application-fee-waiver-available-from-august-5