The action is a part of Australia's attempts to stop foreign students from using several temporary visa types to stay longer in the nation.

According to the proposal, there would be over 150,000 international students studying in Australia in 2022–2023—a 30% increase from the previous year. The program is a component of the nation's plan to stop foreign students from overstaying their welcome and switching between different types of visas, and to make sure that only legitimate students are granted visas.

According to reports, the regulations will prohibit certain visa categories, such as holders of temporary graduate, visitor, and maritime crew visas, from applying for student visas while living in Australia. The new regulation aims to eliminate loopholes and address the issue of visa hopping, especially among former international students who stay in the country on temporary visas indefinitely.

Temporary Graduate visa holders are given options Temporary Graduate visa holders are now asked to leave the country, secure skilled employment, and explore other visa options that may lead to permanent residency. Holders of Visitor visas who wish to study in Australia must apply for a student visa from outside the country.