Extraordinary visa delays for international students have put the breaks on Australia's international education recovery just four months after borders fully re-opened. 

Australia needs to really consider the intrinsic value of an Australian education - as heightened competition since Covid is a reality that the industry needs to prepare for, and better job-ready skills training is also required, says one leading commentator.

Industry leaders are looking forward to working with the new government in Australia to usher in a recovery for the international education sectors.

Leading sector voices are calling for systematic funding of universities in New Zealand prior to the announcement of this year’s national budget.

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.

Universities Australia has called for increased investment in research and development as a step towards enhancing the country’s productivity in the future.

Sector stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand are working on initiatives aiming to assist international students manage wellbeing concerns.

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.