Australian government raises Resident Return Visa fee by 201 percent

On July 1, the Australian government raised the Resident Return Visa fee from $490 to $1,475, a 201 percent increase. Many permanent residents, like Richard Whitten and his wife Yoona, face financial pressure to pay this fee just to travel. Critics argue the hikes disproportionately burden those from poorer countries amid a growing cost of living crisis.

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