Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton faced backlash for likening overseas student visa appealers to "modern boat arrivals".

Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has faced backlash for likening overseas students appealing visa refusals to "modern boat arrivals." Critics argue this analogy is misleading, as students enter with valid visas and meet specific requirements, unlike boat arrivals who lack visas. The number of students on temporary visas has surged to 1.1 million, prompting policy tightening. Experts suggest targeting high-performing students to alleviate immigration limbo and restore public confidence in immigration policies.