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Chinese students outnumber others in asylum claims surge
Visas for Chinese students continue to be approved at much higher rates than other source countries. A former top immigration bureaucrat is urging the government to overhaul the system.
- by Angus Thompson
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The asylum backdoor system for international students should be closed
The rise in the number of international students who enter Australia under the guise of studying but then apply for asylum suggests redemption for some, a rort for others.
- The Herald's View
Caps on overseas uni students could cost Victorian economy $6 billion
Victoria is the state of choice for one-third of Australia’s international students. Universities say slashing migration will have major economic consequences.
- by Caroline Schelle
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Bills
Stop fishing for red herrings and start fixing the problems
There’s an urgent need to lessen the cost-of-living crisis, provide more homes and drive investment. Playing the blame game is not helping anyone.
- by Bran Black
$1.1 billion black hole: Unis brace for loss of tens of thousands of students
New economic modelling suggests universities are facing a funding shortfall of more than $1 billion under the federal government’s crackdown.
- by Daniella White
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Student crackdown will lead to lasting economic pain: business council
The Australian Business Council argues capping foreign student numbers could “irreparably damage” the higher education sector and even hit supermarkets.
- by Angus Thompson
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Universities in crisis
States revolt over foreign student caps
NSW and South Australia have warned federal Labor its contentious push to drive down international student numbers risks damaging Australia’s international reputation and economic standing ahead of a slated debate in parliament this week over laws to limit overseas students.
- by Angus Thompson
Unis blame government for student visa delays weeks before semester two
Several alarmed universities believe the visa delays are more evidence of the government suppressing foreign arrivals due to a political fight over migration.
- by Angus Thompson
Cockroaches and balconies as bedrooms: How foreign student Valentina survived Sydney
A report has found significant problems with migration and education agents’ practices, which are often marred by high costs and incorrect advice.
- by Daniella White
Overseas students are flocking to WA. Here’s where they’re not living
With 27 students for every bed, you could quadruple the amount of purpose-built student accommodation in this area and still not meet demand, experts say.
- by Holly Thompson
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‘Unjustifiable risk to the nation’: Elite universities lash student caps
Group of Eight universities have accused the federal government of creating a lasting legacy of political interference in higher education.
- by Daniella White