Starting July 1, Australia will prohibit individuals on visitor visas from switching to student visas while in the country.

The change aims to combat 'visa hopping' and address concerns about 'permanently temporary' former international students.

Temporary graduate visa holders will also be affected by this change.

The government's goal is to reduce net overseas migration and prevent abuse of the system by individuals using student visas to work and stay in the country.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledges the importance of foreign students in Australia.

Universities have raised concerns about potential job losses and impacts on the research sector due to the new policy.

Data shows that overseas migration significantly contributes to Australia's population growth.

These measures are part of the government's plan to halve net overseas migration by the next financial year.