International students criticize the Australian government for eliminating post-study work visas for individuals over the age of 35, claiming their dreams of working in the country have been shattered. The new migration strategy aims to reduce high migration rates by lowering the eligible age for a Temporary Graduate Visa. Top universities argue that this change may have unintended consequences and discourage talented individuals from staying in Australia.
International students say they’ve been sold a lie by the federal government after plans to axe post-study work visas for people older than 35 crushed their dreams of working in the country. The new migration strategy released by Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil in December would cut the eligible age for a Temporary Graduate Visa from 50 to 35, as part of plans to slash record high migration.
Top universities say the change could have unintended consequences and deter the very cohort of top talent Australia needs to retain, urging the government to exempt PhD students. Indian international student Satyanarayan Iyer, 38, said he felt discriminated against based on his age. “They are treating international students as expendables,” the Macquarie University MBA student said. “You shouldn’t be able to change the rules of the game midway through the course.” Iyer worked as a journalist in India before deciding to switch careers with the aim of working in consultin
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