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The approval of international student visas for Australia is expected to decline by more than 90,000 in the current financial year with the reduction attributed to the increasing number of rejections by the federal government, which is aiming to control high levels of temporary migration.

When Brexit was proposed in 2016, around two-thirds of voters sought less immigration, with the promise of “taking back control” over who is allowed to live in the UK. But that sentiment appears to have changed substantially since then.

The government acknowledges the economic benefits brought by international students to the UK. However, it emphasizes the need to lower overall migration and ensure that migration to the country is skill-based and maximally advantageous.

Limiting the ability to bring dependents “undermines equality and inclusion.” They further highlighted that other global education destinations, such as Europe, North America, and Australasia, continue to welcome these students and their families.

At a press conference in Hiroshima following the G7 summit meeting, Sunak said he was considering an action plan that would be announced soon, but he declined to discuss specific details.

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