Federal Election 2025: Parties outline budget plans including student visa fee hike

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Australia, Victoria Melbourne Carlton Parkville University of Melbourne campus school South Lawn, John Medley Building. Credit: Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty

In the final week of the 2025 Federal Election, Labor revealed its election costings, outlining plans to raise international student visa fees from $1600 to $2000 if re-elected. Labor says the revenue will help fund election commitments and reduce reliance on consultants and contractors.


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