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Int’l students left “bewildered” as Australia’s migration debate continues

The PIE News

Australia’s prime minister has defended a clampdown on “Mickey Mouse courses” that he says enabled non-genuine students to remain in the country under the previous government and stated that annual immigration figures will be halved to 250,000 in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Australia suggests cap-like limit on enrolments in latest salvo

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Australia’s minister of education will have the power to set a limit for maximum number of new international student enrolments at any institution, the government has suggested as it heralds new legislation becoming law this week.

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Visa hike expected in May as Australian sector share prices fall

The PIE News

International education stakeholders across Australia are concerned that the government will hike visa fees for international students in its May budget, marking another blow to student mobility after a string of recent measures. Since December, students applying for institutions across the country have been facing unexpected visa rejections.

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Students losing amid “confusing, unfair” visa policy

The PIE News

The petition, which is addressed to Home Affairs minister Clare O’Neil and education Minister Jason Clare, argues that new policies impacting international students of late “do not show the faces or families” of those affected. The post Students losing amid “confusing, unfair” visa policy appeared first on The PIE News.

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Top Indian agents with most Australian p’ships

The PIE News

Universities in Australia are working with more than 230 agencies across India, with some 150 counselling companies partnering with at least two institutions, according to new analysis by The PIE News. Here are the top agents in India that are trusted to recruit on behalf of the most universities in Australia: 1-2.

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Australia to boost education links with Southeast Asia in new regional plan

The PIE News

Australia has prioritised strengthening education links with Southeast Asia in its first strategy focused on the region. It describes Australia’s education system as a “national asset” in engagement with Southeast Asia, adding that the sector has been “integral to building enduring relationships and economic prosperity with the region”.

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Scholarships and closer ties for ASEAN & Aus

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Scholarships and fellowships for students from ASEAN were launched at an overarching bilateral summit between Australia and Southeast Asia. Prime minister Anthony Albanese announced during the Australia ASEAN Summit on March 4-7 that over 75 scholarships, called Aus4ASEAN will be provided as part of a new era of partnership with the region.