The Australian government announced changes including the restart for approvals of student visas requested internationally, waiving visa extension fees of $620, while online study overseas will count towards a post-study work visa and graduates on a student visa can apply for post-study work visas from overseas.
Extra time will be given to provide English language test results.
International Student Deysy Ramirez says it's unclear when entry will be allowed and what the travel process might be, but she appreciates the outcome.
"We are grateful to the Australian government for giving us answers because it's been months of uncertainty."
But there are calls for more to be done for those already here, including from education analyst Dr Angela Lehmman.
"Making sure that international students that are in Australia now are also feeling welcomed by the communities around them and that they are acknowledged as they are traveling through the COVID crisis with us."
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