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Coalition to cut international student numbers by 80,000, raise visa application fees

The Coalition plans to cap international student admissions at 240,000 annually, reducing figures by 30,000 compared to Labor's proposal, according to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
University fees will increase, with a visa application charge of $5,000 for Group of Eight universities and a new $2,500 fee for changing education providers.
Dutton stated that reducing the number of international students aims to lower housing costs for young Australians amid claims that migration levels are 'unsustainable.'
The Coalition believes that high levels of international students contribute to housing unaffordability in Australia, despite experts warning of economic damage from the proposed plan.

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