Tertiary Turmoil: Labor Plans to Cap International Student Intake

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The federal Labor party has announced a plan to cap the intake of international students to 270 000, citing pre-pandemic numbers for the reduction.

While larger universities and the Greens Party are against the idea, smaller, more regional universities have welcomed it.

This policy shift has sparked a debate on the balance between maintaining educational quality and ensuring access for international students.

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Wednesday, August 28 2024
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Featured in storySenator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens & Spokesperson for Higher EducationProfessor Kent Anderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global) - University of NewcastleVicki Thomson, Chief Executive & Director - Group of Eight Australia
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