Australian authorities have just released their new “Migration Strategy.” Notably, the IELTS requirement for student visas will increase to 6.0 (from 5.5). The IELTS requirement for a temporary graduate visa will be hiked to 6.5 (from 6.0). Score requirements for other tests are not mentioned in the document. These changes will go into effect “in early 2024.”
Applicants will also be required to pass something called a “genuine student test.” Exactly what that means has not been revealed.
More here after I dig through the document.