The Wire

A recent change in Australia’s immigration policy is having a huge impact on international students wanting to study in Australia. The previous Skilled Occupation List had 400 occupations which has been drastically cut to 181. Due to these cuts, international groups are warning that Chinese students in particular will now look to the United States and Britain for study options. Ellie Sibson explores the reforms to Skilled Migration and the effects it is having on international students and universities in Australia.