Australia Study Scholarship: After 12th, every Indian student dreams of going abroad to complete his studies. That too, especially in a country like Australia, where universities are famous all over the world for their excellent education and research. This is the reason why millions of students dream of going to Australia to study. However, studying in Australia is not considered cheap, because fees of lakhs of rupees may have to be paid for studying here.

In such a situation, Australia has come up with a special offer to fulfill the dreams of foreign students. Under this, they are going to get a chance to study for free. Not only this, but the student will also be provided with accommodation and will also get an air ticket to come to Australia.

Along with the fees, the cost of living is also huge.

While studying in Australia, not only tuition fees but also a lot of money is spent on accommodation and daily needs. In such a situation, Australia has started applications for the 2027 round of its ‘Australia Awards Scholarship’. Under this, students from developing countries get fully-funded scholarships. The Australian Government has said that the students receiving the scholarship will get the opportunity to study Bachelors and Masters in all the universities which are part of this award. Also, this scholarship is being funded by the Australian Government itself and its objective is to prepare future leaders with the necessary skills and leadership qualities, who can go to their country and contribute to the development there.

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What will you get under scholarship?

Australia Awards Scholarships are considered competitive and prestigious, for which a large number of students apply. Under this, tuition fees will be waived, because the government itself is bearing the entire cost of education. The student will also get a round trip air ticket. Under the scholarship, the student will be given a lump sum amount for accommodation, books and study materials. Besides, the overseas student health cover of the student during his studies will also be covered by the scholarship. Stipend will also be given for daily expenses.

What are the necessary conditions to get scholarship?

This scholarship is available only to those countries which are part of the award. Let us tell you, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released the list of these countries. To receive the scholarship, the student must demonstrate leadership qualities and commitment to his or her community. They will also have to prove that they will be able to make a significant contribution to their study community.

The candidate has to show leadership abilities, responsibility towards society and willingness to contribute to the development of his/her country. Apart from this, the selected students are also required to return to their country for at least two years after completion of their studies. Its purpose is that the student’s country can also benefit from the skills he has learned during the course.

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Amidst the war raging in the Middle East, Australia has taken a big decision regarding tourist visas for Iranian citizens. Australia has banned citizens coming from Iran from traveling to Australia under new laws. This order will be applicable to those Iranian citizens who have visitor visa. A ban of 6 months has been announced on them. This new rule will be implemented from Thursday (26 March).

Why was this step taken?

The Australian government called this decision necessary for national interests due to the rapidly changing situation in the world. Australia’s Home Minister Tony Burke said that the government fears that some people may remain in the country even after their visas expire. However, he also clarified that this decision does not impose a complete ban on all Iranian citizens. People who have long-term visas or their families live in Australia can be given permission to come.

‘7 thousand Iranians have tourist visas’

australian government Says that more than 7000 Iranian citizens currently have tourist visas. Earlier this month, officials said that more than 7,200 people were temporary visa holders in Iran, and that number has increased to more than 40,000 in the large area affected by the fighting. However, the temporary entry ban will apply only to tourist visa holders. Which is also called subclass 600 visa.

What did the Australian Home Minister say?

Tony Burke says that some people will be given ‘Permitted Travel Certificate’ as per the need. The Australian Home Minister said that ‘many visitor visas were issued before the war in Iran, which probably would not have been issued if applications for them had been made now. The government is keeping an eye on the current developments in the world. To keep the migration system of the country correct, the government will make changes as per the needs.

The opposition called the decision wrong

At the same time, this decision of the Australian government is also being opposed. Australian Greens Party leader David Shoebridge has called it a ‘tough and wrong decision’. He says that this step has been taken so that Iranian people cannot come to Australia and apply for asylum.

Australia has announced a complete ban on social media for children under 16 years of age regarding the online safety of children. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clearly said that this law was very important to protect the mental health and development of children. The new rule will come into effect from December 2025 and after this, no child below 16 years of age will be able to create an account on any major social media platform nor will any old account be able to operate it.

What does the new law say?
The Australian Government has introduced the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, according to which it will be illegal for any child in the country to use social media before the age of 16 years. This means that the platform will have to close all such accounts whose user age is less than 16 years. The government says that this law has been made to protect children from the increasing dangers on the internet.

The ban will apply to which social media platforms?
The government has clarified that this rule will apply to almost all major social media platforms. These include platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Reddit and Kick. Keeping an existing account, operating it or creating a new account of any user below the age limit on these platforms will be considered a violation of the law. These platforms will also have to implement stringent verification systems to identify the age of children.

PM Anthony Albanese’s statement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that this law is extremely important for the safety of children. He said, ‘This step is to keep our children safe online. The digital world cannot exist at the expense of children’s mental health or their development. He said that the government wants to ensure that the Internet becomes a means of education and entertainment for children, but does not become a threat to their health.

Concern increased due to studies
The government also said that many studies conducted around the world have found that social media addiction is increasing rapidly among children and teenagers. Research has revealed that continuous viewing of screens spoils children’s sleep, increases their anxiety and restlessness, and reduces their ability to concentrate.

When will the new law come into force?
The Australian Government has announced that this law will come into effect from December 10, 2025. After this, no social media platform will be able to provide its services to users below 16 years of age. The platform will also have to adopt new technologies for age identification and verification by making changes in its system.