Sector reacts to new Australian government
The higher and international education sector in Australia have reacted to the victory of the Australian Labor Party and new prime minister.
The higher and international education sector in Australia have reacted to the victory of the Australian Labor Party and new prime minister.
As one of the world’s leading international education destinations, Australia’s policies in its higher ed sector are being watched with interest by stakeholders around the globe as the federal election approaches.
Research-intensive universities in the UK and Australia have said "pragmatic, risk-based" measures are needed to protect international collaboration.
Australia's higher education sector has hailed parts of the 2022 federal budget, but concerns have been raised around skills shortages and the funding gaps in research, science and technology.
A parliamentary committee has warned universities that Chinese students in Australia are suffering from the "authoritarian reach of the Chinese government”.
Australian universities and higher ed peak bodies have come out in support of Ukraine, as the war rages on in the eastern European country.
The Australian government has made an investment of $10 million for an International Education Fund to support the international education sector's aims.
The UK's Russell Group and its Australian counterpart the Group of Eight are hoping to deepen collaboration in research and mobility.