International students
Alternative labels
Foreign students
Overseas students
Article
Labor fails to control the overseas student intake: the rental crisis will worsen
This paper focuses on the role of overseas students in driving rental demand, arguing that the Labour Government has backtracked on plans to reduce overseas student numbers in response to pressure from the education sector. The authors argue this decision will exacerbate the housing crisis and call for reform of the systems that govern pathways...
Report
Fees for no degrees: analysis of drop out and completion rates of domestic and international university students
According to this report Australian students are dropping out of university degrees in record numbers and Australia’s universities have been allowed to transform into little more than degree factories for international students.
Report
Economic impact of Victorian public universities
The report highlights the role that international students play in supporting the Victorian economy and argues that the government's proposed caps on international student enrolments will damage the economy, deprive the university sector of revenue and potentially undermine life-saving medical research.
Guide
Combating the exploitation of international students as money mules
This financial crime guide has been developed to assist government agencies and financial service providers, including remittance service providers and digital currency exchanges, to understand and identify signs of criminal networks exploiting vulnerable members of the community as 'money mules'.
Discussion paper
Australia’s international education and skills strategic framework: draft for consultation
International education in Australia is a valuable asset that has delivered significant economic and social benefits for the community. To support its quality, integrity and long-term sustainability, the Australian Government is taking an active and engaged approach to the management of the sector. This draft strategic framework sets out a future direction for the international...