Indians in Australia

Australia Student Visa Refusals Hit Decade High: What Indian Applicants Must Get Right

September 10, 2026 by The Indian

Indian student reviewing an Australian university and student visa application at a desk

Australia’s student visa refusal rate has reached a decade high, with more than 40 per cent of Indian applications refused in 2025–26; here is how applicants can strengthen their evidence.

NSW Multicultural Honours 2027: How to Nominate an Indian-Australian Community Hero

September 9, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian volunteers preparing a NSW multicultural community award nomination in a Sydney community centre

NSW residents have until 20 September 2026 to nominate individuals and organisations for the 2027 Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll.

Australia Parent Visa Queue Update 2026: What Indian Families Need to Know

September 8, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family reviewing Parent visa documents together at home

Official figures current at 31 May 2026 show estimated waits of 15 years for Contributory Parent visas and 33 years for standard Parent and Aged Parent visas, making careful family planning essential.