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The governmentβs silent release of news about capping student numbers last Friday night has caused quite a stir. By Monday morning, university leaders were in crisis meetings with key ministers, including Education Minister Jason Clare, Home Affairs Minister Clare OβNeal, and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles. Universities, fearing financial ruin, are now at odds with the governmentβa stark contrast from their previously collaborative relationship.
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For the first time in recent memory, vice chancellors from major universities publicly expressed their concerns. Professor Mark Scott from the University of Sydney emphasized the global nature of their student market, highlighting that potential students have other top-ranked global universities to consider. Similarly, Michael Wesley from the University of Melbourne pointed out the anomaly of including international student numbers in Australiaβs migration statistics, despite 80% of these students leaving after their studies.
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton has proposed further reducing permanent migration numbers without clear implementation plans. This proposal comes amidst ongoing changes, including the controversial decision to limit the 485 graduate visa age cap to 35, impacting thousands of international students who planned to gain work experience in Australia post-graduation.
The governmentβs silent release of news about capping student numbers last Friday night has caused quite a stir. By Monday morning, university leaders were in crisis meetings with key ministers, including Education Minister Jason Clare, Home Affairs Minister Clare OβNeal, and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles. Universities, fearing financial ruin, are now at odds with the governmentβa stark contrast from their previously collaborative relationship.
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For the first time in recent memory, vice chancellors from major universities publicly expressed their concerns. Professor Mark Scott from the University of Sydney emphasized the global nature of their student market, highlighting that potential students have other top-ranked global universities to consider. Similarly, Michael Wesley from the University of Melbourne pointed out the anomaly of including international student numbers in Australiaβs migration statistics, despite 80% of these students leaving after their studies.
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton has proposed further reducing permanent migration numbers without clear implementation plans. This proposal comes amidst ongoing changes, including the controversial decision to limit the 485 graduate visa age cap to 35, impacting thousands of international students who planned to gain work experience in Australia post-graduation.