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The Australian government has doubled application fees for some post-study visas, however the changes won't apply to visa holders from Pacific countries or Timor-Leste.

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[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 10 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Between this and the passport prices our new motto will be "Australia, don't come, don't leave".

[–] No1@aussie.zone 5 points 6 days ago

"Australia: leaning into it's history as a jail"

Australia: Fuck all youse

[–] hellerphant@piefed.social 2 points 6 days ago

I was surprised when getting a passport for my son how expensive it is and only lasts a handful of years because he is an infant. We are already living abroad, and the more I read I guess we won’t be coming back. 

I have to return for the first time in 7 years for a business trip next week. I’m interested to see how it feels being back 

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Perfect time to bitch about how complicated and precarious it is to get a permanent residency visa as a foreigner.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 days ago

wait until u try to get one in Thailand, Cambidia, Vietnam, Malaysia etc