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Government to toughen scrutiny of international students as it slashes net migration over two years

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The biggest contributors to the forecast net-overseas migration in 2022-23 were 270,000 international students, which was 170,000 more than in 2018-19. Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Australia’s net-overseas migration levels will be cut dramatically over two years to bring the country’s exploding intake back to sustainable numbers. In estimates to be …

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‘Are you asking us to sleep under the Harbour Bridge?’: 3 myths about international students and the housing crisis

‘Are you asking us to sleep under the Harbour Bridge?’: 3 myths about international students and the housing crisis - NepaliPage

International students who have not been in Australia for the past few years lack the rental and financial history that landlords require. Online, students talk about feeling discriminated against, with landlords considering them “high risk”, and housing crisis which is trending topic these days. Angela Lehmann, Australian National University There …

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International students are returning to Australia, but they are mostly going to more prestigious universities

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For a business degree – the most common course for international students – Group of Eight universities charge around $50,000 annually. Peter Hurley, Victoria University When Australia’s borders slammed shut during COVID, international students were among those who were stranded. This disrupted lives and studies, and put a major revenue …

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International students can work unlimited hours

International students can work unlimited hours - NepaliPage

To cope with Omicron COVID 19 variant Australian government relaxed working conditions for overseas students. Australian Prime minister Scot Morrison announced the government is removing working hours restrictions for international students. In Australia, overseas students can work for 40 hours in a fortnight, officially. After the new change, they can …

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International students and skilled workers will likely be allowed back into Australia next week

International students and skilled workers will likely be allowed back into Australia next week - NepaliPage

Scott Morrison, the Australian Prime Minister, announced that international students and skilled workers would register next week. Meanwhile, health authorities continue to evaluate whether or not they should adjust the timing of booster shots. A federal official announced that emergency powers would remain in force through February 2022, forcing international …

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Australia’s strategy to revive international education is right to aim for more diversity

Australia’s strategy to revive international education is right to aim for more diversity - NepaliPage

Omer Yezdani, Australian Catholic University The Strategy for International Education released today by the federal government highlights the importance of international education to the Australian economy and community. But, with the arrival of COVID-19, commencing international student numbers fell dramatically by 22% in 2020. The impacts prompted the government to …

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As hopes of international students’ return fade, closed borders could cost $20bn a year in 2022 – half the sector’s value

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  Shutterstock Peter Hurley, Victoria University Update: the federal budget has confirmed Australia’s border is likely to remain closed until mid-2022. Most international students must wait another year before they can return – only “small phased programs for international students will commence in late 2021 and gradually increase from 2022”, …

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