British woman hit by Australian visa rule change

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1. 31 May 2023Background

   UK-Australia free trade deal takes effect, widening working holiday visa

   The UK-Australia free trade agreement entered into force on 31 May 2023, with visa changes for young Britons that included a higher age limit.

2. 1 Jul 2024Background

   Australia bars visitor and graduate visa holders from switching to student visas

   From 1 July 2024, Australia stopped visitor and temporary graduate visa holders applying for student visas while inside the country.

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   10 Nov

   British woman's Australia study plan hit by visa rule change, costing $6,500

   Meg Green quit her job to study on the Gold Coast, then learned a new visa rule meant leaving Australia. She says the detour has cost her more than $6,500.