Australia's recent overhaul of its migration system has introduced significant changes to student visas, particularly affecting international students from South Asia. The new rules, which came into effect on October 2, prevent most international students from including family members as dependents unless they qualify for exemptions. Exemptions cover PhD students, students from Pacific and ASEAN countries, recipients of certain foreign government scholarships, and students sponsored by specific government departments. The changes are expected to impact the country's ability to fill critical vacancies in the care sector, which is already facing a severe shortage of workers. Sonam, a nursing student from Nepal, and her husband Bishal, who works in aged care, are among those who would be affected by these changes. The new policy aims to 'end rorts and bring in the skills Australia needs,' but critics argue it could exacerbate the care sector's workforce shortage. Source: The Saturday Paper
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