Australia's opposition Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, has pledged to significantly reduce the number of international students if elected in the upcoming May 3 federal election.
The plan includes capping new international student enrolments at 240,000 per year and limiting their share to 25% of university cohorts. Additionally, the Coalition proposes a $5000 visa fee for students attending elite 'sandstone' universities. These measures are aimed at easing housing pressures and reducing net migration, but have drawn criticism from the education sector, which warns it could deter high-quality students and damage Australia's global education reputation.
The policy marks a sharp shift in Australia's approach to international education, a major export industry.
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