Daily Brief — Australian Education
Thursday, 24 September 2026 · 05:12 AEST
Abul Rizvi's analysis highlights the implications of secondary visa restrictions on student and temporary graduate visa holders, including those in nominally exempt categories. Proposed course-change restrictions may be circumvented by education providers.
Top of the brief
Abul Rizvi argues that secondary visa restrictions extend to all current and future student and temporary graduate visa holders, including those in nominally exempt categories. (The PIE, 23 September)
Sector data
Standing figures: 2026 NPL 295,000 (+25,000 on 2025); visa refusal rates 69% Nepal, 42% India (early 2026); domestic commencements 413,133 (+4.3% YoY); $50m over-enrolment fund; $50m Structural Adjustment Fund.
Diary
12 October 2026 — Parliament reconvenes; Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 expected to proceed to Senate vote with Greens and Pocock amendments secured.
12 October 2026 — 2026 National Student Safety Survey closes (opened 31 August across all 38 Universities Australia member universities; results expected 2027).
17–18 November 2026 — TEQSA 2026 Conference, fully virtual.
19 May 2027 — ASQA 12-month VET/ELICOS registration pause expires.