International student futures in Australia

A human rights perspective on moving forward to real action

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03 February 2011International students have become a major political, social and economic issue in Australia. This paper reviews the background and proposes a number of steps that may help ameliorate the current situation. It argues that policy in the area has been poorly developed, and has not had a strong evidence base or the underpinning of appropriate research. Furthermore it presents evidence that broader social policies necessary to reduce racism and ensure wider human rights, if international students are included, would serve to ensure that students would feel welcome, and that social cohesion would be more attainable.

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Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAcademic research centre, APO Member, Non government organisation
CoverageAustralia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/23737
Views3655

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