值得一提的是，2007.9.1澳洲将实行新的移民政策，2年政策也随着发生一些小的变化，主要是学生如果转学，并且第一个学校的学分可以带到新的学校，之前的时间也将被认可为2年之内。同时如果在澳学生申请通过网络教学攻读一些澳洲大学的科目，也可被认为是2年学习的一部分。这就避免了转学的同学遭受的损失，保护了学生利益。

   澳大利亚2007.7.1开始实施的新的ESOS法案也规定了留学生半年就可以转学，而之前的法律是要学满12个月。另外，对于出勤率、签证的取消等都将做出新的调整，澳大利亚留学网将陆续为大家解读！

移民局最新政策： Two year study rule

How is the two year study requirement changing?

The two year study requirement was introduced in recognition of the value of Australian study in equipping visa holders to find skilled employment and settle easily in Australia. The value arises not only from having an Australian qualification but from having substantial exposure to Australian society and culture.

The current two year study requirements have resulted in some confusion for applicants.

From 1 September 2007, to meet the two year study requirement, applicants will have to complete one or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications for award by an Australian educational institute as a result of a course or courses:

－registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
－completed as a result of at least two academic years’ study (full-time equivalent) or completed in a total of no less than 16 calendar months that the applicant studied in Australia, while holding a visa that allowed study for which all instruction was conducted in English.

Course duration will be calculated from the date classes begin to the date all academic requirements have been met for that qualification.

These changes are beneficial because they give students more flexibility. Students will not be penalised for changing education providers. They will also be able to count study undertaken online towards meeting the two year study requirement, if they were in Australia for the duration of that period of study.