URL: Red tape cut for international students
Nathan Guy | Immigration
Minister of Immigration Nathan Guy has announced changes to health screening rules which will reduce red tape for international students and other migrants, while protecting the public health system. “From July this year, international students will no longer need to supply full medicals. Unless they have other health conditions, they will only need to be screened for tuberculosis. “This will greatly reduce the cost and hassle for around 62,800 students who will save around $17 million a year in medical costs...
