Home Affairs changed Student visa application rules on 2 October 2026. This briefing explains the published changes to applications made inside Australia, further Student visas, family inclusion and applications lodged before the start date. It keeps the Department's listed exemptions conditional and makes no individual eligibility assessment.

Sources, checked 3 October 2026: Department of Home Affairs overview (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/changes-to-student-visa-application-rules-500-590), fact sheet (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/files/changes-to-student-visa-applications-factsheet.pdf) and infographic (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/files/student-500-infographic.pdf).

This is general information only, not migration advice, current as at 3 October 2026. Rules change. Check the Department of Home Affairs website or a registered migration agent for your situation.

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