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Australia faces 50,000 student visa backlog as officials admit system is overstretched

Australia faces 50,000 student visa backlog as officials admit system is overstretched

Update: 2025-12-02
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Close to 50,000 student visa cases — including 46,590 awaiting review — are stuck in limbo as officials warn the tribunal is severely understaffed. Senate Estimates also heard that student visa decisions overturned last quarter were “extraordinarily high,” adding more pressure to the system. In this podcast, certified migration agent Deepti Arora shares key tips to help student visa applicants navigate the process smoothly.
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Australia faces 50,000 student visa backlog as officials admit system is overstretched

Australia faces 50,000 student visa backlog as officials admit system is overstretched