Australia’s New Student Visa Rules (MD115) — What You Must Know for 2025
Australia has released Ministerial Direction 115 (MD115) — a major update that changes how offshore Subclass 500 Student Visas are assessed and prioritised in 2025. This episode breaks down the new system in simple, practical terms so you know exactly how it affects your application.
What you’ll learn:
• What MD115 is and the reason behind the reform
• How the new 3-tier priority model works
• Which students fall under Priority 1, 2, or 3
• How provider allocations (NOSC limits) influence processing speed
• Why some applications will move faster while others face delays
• What students and education agents must prepare moving forward
If you’re serious about applying, your GTE must now be stronger, clearer, and evidence-based to match the new integrity standards.
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