Australia Changes Visa Rules: Agents Hit Hard, International Students On Alert | Details

Australia Bans Course Transfer Commissions for International Students from March 31, 2026! Govt cracks down on “course hopping” — agents barred from earning fees/bonuses when onshore students switch courses/institutions before completing visa-linked programs. Applies to universities, vocational colleges & schools. Goal: remove financial incentives, stop non-genuine transfers, restore visa integrity. Grace period for offers accepted by March 31, 2026. Part of broader student visa tightening—India now in higher risk tier. Impacts thousands of Indian students!