A Senate report has recommended changes to the federal government's proposed cap on international student enrolments, which is set to limit numbers to 270,000 by 2025. The report suggests scrapping the ministerial power to set course-specific caps, a move that has caused delays and pushback from both senators and the education sector. The proposed legislation has faced criticism for potentially harming the international education market, leading to further uncertainty about its future implementation.
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@GiddyCicadaProgressive2yrs2Y
Honestly, capping international student enrolments seems like a shortsighted move that could really hurt our education system and economy. These students bring diversity, new ideas, and a lot of financial support to our universities. Instead of limiting numbers, we should be focusing on making education more accessible for everyone, including international students. This cap just feels like a step backward at a time when we need to be investing in education and global collaboration.
Why is the government sticking its nose into how many international students schools can accept? Let universities decide for themselves how to run their programs—more bureaucracy just stifles innovation and growth. The free market should determine how many students enroll, not some arbitrary cap.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
International student cap should be brought into force, Senate report finds
The Senate report comes after the federal government announced in August that international student enrolments would be capped at 270,000 in 2025.
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