In a move to offer opportunities for international students, New Zealand has announced significant updates to its PSWV eligibility criteria.  Source

Making the mistake, of course, is more serious than the timing of admitting that the government made the mistake in the first place: …Mr. Trudeau spent a portion of the video shifting blame onto business lobbies screaming for foreign workers to reduce labour shortages – with a clip of Mr. Ford doing the same –… Source

Reasonable assessment: Canada stands out amid the fray, however. For decades, Canadians expressed a pride approaching smugness in the high levels of support for ever-rising immigration quotas and the civility of the welcome offered newcomers. There was widespread agreement that immigration brought with it growth, energy, new ideas, broad experience and an array of benefits… Source

Donald Trump is set to return as US president early next year. Shaun Carver examines what the move will mean for international education. Source

Would-be international students opt to enrol closer to home, with continental Europe, Asian hubs and the Gulf seen as alternatives for learners locked out of ‘big four’ Source

The higher education sector is caught trying to be global while national politics push hard in the other direction. Simon Marginson looks for balance The higher education sector is caught trying to be global while national politics push hard in the other direction. Simon Marginson looks for balance Source

Marc Miller tells the Star’s editorial board that with Donald Trump returning to power, “We can’t have a repeat of what happened to Roxham Road.” Source

Spain is taking bold steps to address labour shortages and ensure the sustainability of its welfare system by introducing a major immigration reform. Source

The Koala was prepared for a long day listening to our politicians debate the merit of the bill, which it has been following for some time. Today was it, Source