Union says students blindsided after non-refundable visa fee rose from $2,300 to $4,600 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast International students say they feel like “ATMs” after the federal government quietly doubled application fees for temporary graduate visas , making Australia’s costs the most expensive in the world for graduates hoping to stay onshore after completing their studies. The non-refundable visa fee rose from $2,300 to $4,600 without prior warning on Sunday, placing Australia well in excess of competitors including New Zealand (A$1,406), Canada (A$262), the UK (A$1,665) and the US (A$661). Continue reading...