Australia has said it will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week amidst a record-high migration rate, which threatens an already tight rental market.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said in a statement on Saturday that the English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased.

Oneil also noted that the government will also get the power to suspend education providers from recruiting international students if they repeatedly break the rules.

The moves follow a series of actions last year to end COVID-era concessions introduced by the former government, including unrestricted working hours for international students.