What has been registered
The federal government has registered the Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation. The regulations commenced on 1 October 2026.
What legislation is amended
The regulations amend the Migration Regulations 1994. The administering agency is the Department of Home Affairs.
What the changes cover
The full text of the regulations is available on the Federal Register of Legislation. The registered instrument's title and table of contents structure indicate changes to student visa rules, but the source does not specify what particular amendments have been made to student visa conditions.
Where to find more information
- The full regulation text is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01347.
- The Department of Home Affairs can be contacted for clarification on how the changes apply in specific circumstances.
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