Visitors from some countries could be temporarily blocked from Australia by a federal government concerned about a wave of people overstaying their visas due to the war in the Middle East.

Labor will introduce new powers for the Home Affairs Minister to halt some temporary visa holders due to come to Australia and prevent a flood of people claiming asylum once they arrive, in a change ...

This week, the Australian government introduced a new bill, that if passed, will prevent people from conflict and crisis-affected countries from visiting Australia.

Australia moves to freeze visas for ordinary Iranians after granting asylum to female footballers - Home minister says decision to give humanitarian visas to members of Iranian women’s football team d ...

Proposed new powers for home affairs minister are ‘truly appalling’, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says ...

If you’re planning a trip to Australia for leisure or tourism, obtaining a tourist visa is mandatory for most foreign nationals. Apply early Gather all the required documents before the application ...

The Middle East conflict has exposed a loophole in Australia's visa system which needs to be urgently closed, the government says.

From July 1 it will no longer be possible to move from a visitor visa to a student visa while onshore in Australia, the minister for home affairs Clare O’Neil announced on June 12. The new rules, ...

Currently, foreign students are entitled to work 48 hours every fortnight during term time and unlimited hours during their holiday breaks.