The case involved what officials described as a wage “banking” arrangement, where workers were required to work unpaid hours to offset previous paid time, along with failures to keep accurate employment records and correctly calculate leave entitlements.

“Australia continues to welcome genuine international students seeking a premium Australian education which is great for our unis, domestic students and research.”

Fiji's ministry had been working closely with Australian authorities and employers to address cases of concern, with more than 200 workers successfully re-engaged after assessments of their circumstances.

Hanson criticised universities for what she described as an overreliance on international student revenue, claiming Australian students were being disadvantaged in classrooms.

In 2021, Buttar convinced his wife, Ramandeep Kaur, who had completed a master's degree in Environmental Science from an Australian university, to return to Punjab and help build the family business rather than settle in Australia.

Each visa category has very specific and strict requirements.

"(The increse) It raises important questions about accessibility and affordability for genuine applicants"

Shekhar said he was looking forward to joining ANU in its 80th year and helping tell the university’s story more widely.

"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"

Minister Singh urged job seekers to verify all overseas employment opportunities directly with the Ministry before making payments, submitting personal documents or accepting job offers.