Competitors can be friends when government acts like your enemy, Sydney round table hears Source

In January 2024 there were 82,890 international student arrivals to Australia, an increase of 23,660 students compared with the corresponding month of the previous year. Source

The Canadian government has gone back on its 360,000 international study visa limit for this year, saying the figure included cap-exempt students. Source

Professor leading Migration Advisory Committee warns home secretary that two-month timescale is ‘much shorter than normal’ and will ‘substantially limit evidence’ that can be considered Source

The UK Home Secretary James Cleverly officially triggered the government’s review of the post-study work rights Graduate Route this week. In an 11 March letter to Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Chair Brian Bell, Secretary Cleverly outlined the terms of reference for the review and requested that the MAC complete its work by 14 May 2024… Source

Changes in politics, tech and regulation are currently considered low priority area, but HE leaders say they will become much greater challenges in the next five years. Source

Desperate need for more clarity on visa refusals and delays says stakeholders, while agency CEO warns of damage to brand Australia as study destination. Source

The reputation and economy of Australia will take a big hit from the Albanese government’s plans to reduce international student numbers through its recently announced Migration Strategy. Source

A group of agents calling for equal university partnerships has said businesses may frequently face cash short falls and experience payment delays. Source