A Reddit post claimed that almost 30 percent of Australian temporary graduate visas are held by family members who have not studied in Australia. Vida Digital could not verify that percentage in an official dataset, so it is not being repeated as a confirmed statistic.
What is confirmed is that Australia’s Temporary Graduate visa, subclass 485, is for eligible former international students and that eligible family members may apply to join the visa holder as subsequent entrants. Home Affairs sets evidence requirements for dependent children and other family members.
The wider policy context
Australia’s 2026 to 2027 permanent Migration Program remains at 185,000 places, according to Home Affairs. The government has said it is prioritising many onshore migrants while maintaining a skilled and family program.
A discussion about visa settings should distinguish the formal visa rules from claims about the number or motives of family members. Those claims require published data that readers can inspect.
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