Exchange in Australia: government announces changes to student visas

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Por trás de cada processo migratório existe uma história, um objetivo e muitas decisões importantes.

Na Good Day, a gente entende que imigração não é um formulário, é um projeto de vida.

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Sem promessas vazias.
Sem caminhos genéricos.

Se você quer entender qual é o seu caminho, fale com a Good Day.

📍 Cada história é única. A sua também.

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Behind every migration process, there’s a story, a goal, and important decisions to make.

At Good Day, we understand that migration is not just paperwork. It’s a life project.

That’s why every case is carefully analyzed, with strategy and responsibility.
No false promises.
No generic solutions.

If you want to understand your path, talk to Good Day.

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Por trás de cada processo migratório existe uma história, um objetivo e muitas decisões importantes. Na Good Day, a gente entende que imigração não é um formulário, é um projeto de vida. Por isso, cada caso é analisado com atenção, estratégia e responsabilidade.Sem promessas vazias.Sem caminhos genéricos. Se você quer entender qual é o seu caminho, fale com a Good Day. 📍 Cada história é única. A sua também. 🇦🇺 Behind every migration process, there’s a story, a goal, and important decisions to make. At Good Day, we understand that migration is not just paperwork. It’s a life project. That’s why every case is carefully analyzed, with strategy and responsibility.No false promises.No generic solutions. If you want to understand your path, talk to Good Day. 📍 Every story is unique. Yours too.

O passaporte australiano está entre os mais fortes do mundo.
Mas o verdadeiro valor não está apenas em viajar sem visto.

Ele representa:
✔️ Mobilidade internacional real
✔️ Estabilidade e segurança para o futuro
✔️ Mais possibilidades profissionais
✔️ Qualidade de vida que se vive, não se promete

Por isso, a Austrália vai muito além da ideia de intercâmbio.
Ela é um projeto de médio e longo prazo.

Curso, cidade, tipo de visto:
cada escolha feita agora impacta diretamente as oportunidades que você terá depois.

Migrar não é sorte.
É decisão bem planejada.

Se você quer enxergar o cenário completo antes de dar o próximo passo, a Good Day te ajuda a transformar intenção em estratégia.

Migrar começa com planejamento.

🇦🇺

The Australian passport is one of the strongest in the world.
But its true value goes far beyond visa-free travel.

It represents global mobility, stability, career growth, and a lifestyle you can truly experience.

That’s why Australia shouldn’t be seen as just an exchange destination.
It’s a medium to long-term life project.

Every choice you make today — course, city, visa — shapes your future opportunities.

Migration is not luck.
It’s planning.

If you’re looking for clarity before your next move, Good Day is here to guide you.

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O passaporte australiano está entre os mais fortes do mundo.Mas o verdadeiro valor não está apenas em viajar sem visto. Ele representa:✔️ Mobilidade internacional real✔️ Estabilidade e segurança para o futuro✔️ Mais possibilidades profissionais✔️ Qualidade de vida que se vive, não se promete Por isso, a Austrália vai muito além da ideia de intercâmbio.Ela é um projeto de médio e longo prazo. Curso, cidade, tipo de visto:cada escolha feita agora impacta diretamente as oportunidades que você terá depois. Migrar não é sorte.É decisão bem planejada. Se você quer enxergar o cenário completo antes de dar o próximo passo, a Good Day te ajuda a transformar intenção em estratégia. Migrar começa com planejamento. 🇦🇺 The Australian passport is one of the strongest in the world.But its true value goes far beyond visa-free travel. It represents global mobility, stability, career growth, and a lifestyle you can truly experience. That’s why Australia shouldn’t be seen as just an exchange destination.It’s a medium to long-term life project. Every choice you make today — course, city, visa — shapes your future opportunities. Migration is not luck.It’s planning. If you’re looking for clarity before your next move, Good Day is here to guide you.

Receber uma recusa de visto australiano é frustrante.
Mas, na maioria das vezes, ela não acontece por acaso e nem precisa ser definitiva.

O que realmente faz diferença é entender:
✔️ Por que o visto foi recusado
✔️ Se existe possibilidade real de reaplicação
✔️ Qual estratégia faz mais sentido a partir de agora

Na imigração australiana, detalhes mudam tudo.
Documentos, histórico, tipo de visto e timing precisam conversar entre si.

Por isso, antes de tentar novamente, o passo mais importante é uma análise técnica e estratégica do seu cenário.

📍 A Good Day é especialista em leitura de cenário migratório e pode te ajudar a enxergar suas opções com clareza e segurança.

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Having an Australian visa refused is frustrating.
But in many cases, it’s not the end, it’s a signal that something needs to be adjusted.

What truly matters is understanding:
✔️ Why the visa was refused
✔️ Whether reapplying is realistically possible
✔️ Which strategy makes sense moving forward

In Australian migration, details matter.
That’s why professional and strategic guidance before reapplying makes all the difference.

📍 Good Day is here to help you clearly understand your options.

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Receber uma recusa de visto australiano é frustrante.Mas, na maioria das vezes, ela não acontece por acaso e nem precisa ser definitiva. O que realmente faz diferença é entender:✔️ Por que o visto foi recusado✔️ Se existe possibilidade real de reaplicação✔️ Qual estratégia faz mais sentido a partir de agora Na imigração australiana, detalhes mudam tudo.Documentos, histórico, tipo de visto e timing precisam conversar entre si. Por isso, antes de tentar novamente, o passo mais importante é uma análise técnica e estratégica do seu cenário. 📍 A Good Day é especialista em leitura de cenário migratório e pode te ajudar a enxergar suas opções com clareza e segurança. 🇦🇺 Having an Australian visa refused is frustrating.But in many cases, it’s not the end, it’s a signal that something needs to be adjusted. What truly matters is understanding:✔️ Why the visa was refused✔️ Whether reapplying is realistically possible✔️ Which strategy makes sense moving forward In Australian migration, details matter.That’s why professional and strategic guidance before reapplying makes all the difference. 📍 Good Day is here to help you clearly understand your options.

If you’re already in Australia and thinking about migration, here’s the key point: it’s not about trying multiple times. It’s about understanding your situation before taking action.

Profile, timing, and strategy make all the difference.
When these align, decisions become clearer and real chances increase.

Before investing more time or money, find out:
👉 whether your profile is eligible
👉 which pathway makes sense now
👉 and what can realistically be improved

📍 Good Day provides professional guidance with clarity. Talk to us.

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If you’re already in Australia and thinking about migration, here’s the key point: it’s not about trying multiple times. It’s about understanding your situation before taking action. Profile, timing, and strategy make all the difference.When these align, decisions become clearer and real chances increase. Before investing more time or money, find out: 👉 whether your profile is eligible👉 which pathway makes sense now👉 and what can realistically be improved 📍 Good Day provides professional guidance with clarity. Talk to us.

If you’re already in Australia, this matters:
migration isn’t about trying harder, it’s about having the right profile and strategy.

Before spending more time or money, make sure you understand:
👉 If your profile is eligible
👉 Which visa fits your situation
👉 What actually increases your chances

📍 Good Day offers clear, professional guidance. Talk to us.

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If you’re already in Australia, this matters:migration isn’t about trying harder, it’s about having the right profile and strategy. Before spending more time or money, make sure you understand:👉 If your profile is eligible👉 Which visa fits your situation👉 What actually increases your chances 📍 Good Day offers clear, professional guidance. Talk to us.

The Australian government has announced a series of changes which came into force on July 1st, 2024This affects a number of areas, from student visa application to specific immigration. That's why we've put together the main changes and what they mean:

Exchange in Australia: student visa

New student visa fee

For student visas, the Australian government has announced two significant changes. The first is the adjustment of the feewhich becomes AUD $1600 - increase of 125%. For those who are dependent and over 18, the rate has gone up to AUD $1190. In addition, for children or dependents under the age of 18, the fee is AUD $390. For more details, see the official Immigration Department.

Also check out our post with the main information for making a exchange in Australia.

Restrictions on onshore requests

Apart from the new value, the from July 1st, 2024holders of certain visas, such as Tourist (Subclass 600) and Temporary Graduated Visa (485), cannot more applying for visas while they are in Australia.

In addition, offshore student visa applicants (international students) cannot obtain a provisional visa to stay in Australia while they wait for their application to be processed.

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Tourists won't be able to apply for Australian student visas

Changes to the 485 Visa

Recently, the Australian government also announced important changes to the Temporary Graduate visa (485 visa)These changes also came into effect on July 1, 2024. These changes aim to better align workflows with the different levels of study, thus providing a clearer and more specific structure for candidates.

The Graduate Work stream has been renamed Post-Vocational Education Work stream and is suitable for those who have a diploma or technical qualification. The age limit is now 35 at the time of application, while the maximum length of stay in Australia is 18 months.

The Post-Study Work stream has been renamed to Post-Higher Education Work stream and it's for those with higher education. The age limit is also 35 at the time of application, but master's (research) and doctoral (PhD) graduates are still eligible if they are under 50. The period of stay has been adjusted to:

  • Bachelor's degree (including honors) - up to 2 years
  • Master's degree (course and extended) - up to 2 years
  • Master's (research) and doctorate (PhD) - up to 3 years
  • Holders of Hong Kong and British National Overseas passports can stay for up to 5 years.

And the former Second Post-Study Work stream has been renamed to Second Post-Higher Education Work streambut there were no other changes.

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Changes also affect Temporary Graduate visas (485 visas)

Free translation services (FTS)

The Free Translating Service (FTS) is a translation service to help with job hunting, education and community involvement. However, as of July 1, 2024, people on student visas will no longer be entitled to the service.

Working in Australia

Readjustment of the minimum wage (student visa)

The Australian government has announced a increase in the minimum wage. From July 1st, the new rate will be AU$24,10Australia remains among the countries with the highest minimum wages in the world. Students working in Australia are also entitled to this minimum hourly rate.

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Australia's minimum wage also rises

Increase in Superannuation

O superannuationsimilar to Brazil's FGTS, from 11% to 11.5%. International students can access the amount after leaving Australia permanently.

Doing an exchange in Australia requires planning, knowledge of the laws and an understanding of the requirements demanded by the country's government. That's why having the support of specialists is essential for a more assertive process.

If you have any doubts about the new changes announced by the government, get in touch with our team and we'll be ready to give you the best possible advice.

Check out the special episode of the Good Day Talks podcast about the changes:

 

 

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