https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-student-who-visa-hopped-in-australia-ready-to-leave-so-frustratedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-student-who-visa-hopped-in-australia-ready-to-leave-so-frustratedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-student-who-visa-hopped-in-australia-ready-to-leave-so-frustrated#u78602Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:06:12 +0000A US student who engaged in visa-hopping within Australia expressed deep frustration and readiness to leave the country as immigration policies tighten. Australia is implementing sweeping immigration crackdowns that target international students and backpackers. Under new rules, backpackers will be forced to participate in a lottery system to extend their stay. These measures form part of a broader political and economic battle over migration, with industry groups warning that workforce restrictions could jeopardize the upcoming wheat harvest and political figures clashing over the economic im