Student visa appeals backlog grows
The Administrative Review Tribunal's (ART) backlog of student visa review applications grew by 42% in 2025–26, despite the Tribunal more...
International graduates earn less than domestic counterparts
International graduates report earning lower median annual full-time salaries than their domestic peers, especially at the postgraduate coursework level, according...
Universities Accord Bill passes Parliament with amendments
The Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 has passed both Houses of Parliament, with the Government agreeing...
ATEC proposes global engagement as new strategic priority
The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) is seeking feedback on proposed outcomes and priorities for its Statement of Strategic Priorities...
TEQSA consultation on fees and charges
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) has released a consultation paper seeking feedback from the higher education sector...
Coalition says student visas will be tied to institutions
Student visas will be linked to their enrolling institution under further details released by the Coalition following yesterday’s announcement of...
Coalition will abolish temporary graduate visas
The Coalition will abolish the Temporary Graduate visa for most international students as part of a sweeping migration policy designed...
New fact sheets clarify 12-month student transfer restriction
The Department of Education has released new guidance for providers and students on the temporary extension of the international student...
TEQSA opens feedback on Islamophobia definition guidance
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is seeking feedback on draft guidance for how higher education providers should...
Deakin College and Deakin University celebrate 30 years together
Deakin College and Deakin University have celebrated 30 years of a partnership that has helped more than 22,000 students progress...
International student experience reaches record high – but only just
International students’ ratings of their educational experience reached record levels in 2025, following increases at both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework...
Mixed response to migration changes
Proposed restrictions on international students and graduates bringing family members to Australia have emerged as the main point of concern...
NSO puts providers on notice over ‘unfair’ refund practices
The failure to return money owed to international students is deeply concerning and students’ rights must be respected, according to...
Senate Committee recommends passing Opening the Doors legislation
The Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 should be passed by the Senate, according to the Education...
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