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12-month pause on new private providers teaching international students
Reported on 18 May 2026 · Student
Newspaper story: a media report, not an official government announcement.
Media report (not official): ABC reports the government has paused new applications from private VET and English-language colleges seeking to enrol international students for 12 months. Universities and TAFEs are not affected, and existing approved providers can still expand.
Media report (not official): ABC reports the government has paused new applications from private VET and English-language colleges seeking to enrol international students for 12 months. Universities and TAFEs are not affected, and existing approved providers can still expand.
This is a media report, not an official government announcement. Rules only change when the Department of Home Affairs, the Minister or new legislation says so. If this story could affect your visa, speak to our registered migration agents and lawyers before you act.
Reported by: ABC News
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