All arrivals to Australia also require a negative PCR test and to complete Australian traveller declaration forms detailing their vaccination status

India that makes up 21 per cent of international student entries into Australia has emerged as a potentially important source of students in the future.

"I believe education is a fundamental human right, and I also believe that innovation is crucial to ensure greater access to education."

This will allow current and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders whose visas expired on or after 1 February 2020 to re-apply for a new subclass 485 visa of the same duration as their original visa.

Travelers to Australia must comply with the quarantine requirements in the state or territory of their arrival, and any other state or territory to which they plan to travel.

Under the Plan, priority has been given to students who need to return to Victoria to do practical work, including research, health, and medical students.

The second flight will bring in students from India and other South Asian countries as per the NSW government's schedule.

The protesting students claim that despite paying thousands of dollars and having valid work visas, Indian offshore migrants are fighting for their rights.

"I cannot be clearer about our desire to get international students back into the country. They have been an incredible source of revenue for our institutions and other businesses," said Minister Tudge

More than 17,000 Indian students are out of Australia while 48,000 are studying onshore during the pandemic.