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Minister Establishes Implementation Advisory Committee

An Implementation Advisory Committee has been established by the Government following the release of last nightโ€™s Federal Budget. The Minister for Source

UK International Enrolments Unchained

The latest HESA figures (released 31 January 2023) give a further instalment and insight on the extraordinary recent changes in global student mobility and the impact on UK universities.ย  As predicโ€ฆ Source

Suggestion to impose cap on international students in Australia “shortsighted”

Analysis from theย Group of Eight in Australia has found “no direct link” between international students and the nationโ€™s current housing crisis. Source

Beware the Ides of MAC

Aficionados of ancient Rome will know that every month had an Ides. For March, May, July and October it fell on the 15th of the month while for the rest of the year it was the 13th. The Migration Aโ€ฆ Source

Calls for post-study work for sub degree programs in NZ

Sub-degree programs in New Zealand need to be able to offerย post-study work rights, the peak body for the country’sย private training providers has said. Source

Australian scepticism of international education โ€˜here to stayโ€™

Universitiesโ€™ financial get-out-of-jail card no longer works, as governments in Canberra and elsewhere turn their backs on foreign students Source

โ€˜Horrible on every levelโ€™: Universities object to migration changes

Changes to limit the number of foreign students at educational colleges, universities and schools are highly interventionist and prescribe not only where students can study but what they can learn, providers said. Source

What to look out for in the MAC review

James Coe explains the origins of the Migration Advisory Committee review of the Graduate route, and what might emerge Source

Australia to cap overseas student enrolments at each university

Proposed legislation โ€˜unnecessaryโ€™ because existing arrangements already include caps, says strategist Source