Australia

The University of New South Wales, a founding member of the Go8, received the Letter of Intent (LOI) at the third Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting in New Delhi.

Osaka-based Samty Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Unilodge in a deal reportedly worth AUD$600 million (over £300m), adding much-needed supply to a sector facing high costs and long waitlists for students, especially internationals.

With Australia's controversial international education integrity Bill passed, the government says it now has stronger tools to crack down on “unscrupulous” operators in the sector.

On the final sitting day of the year, Australia's controversial integrity Bill cleared the Senate with a series of amendments, leaving only routine steps before it can become law.

In Australia, the Senate Committee has backed the government’s education reform Bill, despite ongoing concerns over agent definitions and expanded ministerial powers.

This week, The PIE spent five minutes with Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) to explore the career journey that brought him to the helm of the organisation – and why he believes Australia’s international education sector is in need of a PR campaign.

Stakeholders and industry groups have lodged their submissions to the Senate committee examining the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025.

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a warning about emerging risks to the country’s student visa program, citing cases of applicants using fraudulent passports and growing integrity concerns linked to activity in South Asian markets.

Australia is set to introduce a new student visa processing directive, in line with the government’s ongoing commitment to managed growth.

The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) has announced the launch of a new student document verification tool in an effort to combat fraud.

Australia has a new national peak body to represent and advocate for international students, following the launch of the International Students Representative Council of Australia.

Education reforms are on the horizon in Australia as the government’s education integrity Bill clears another hurdle in parliament.

As Australian universities grapple with increasing difficulties in verifying the authenticity of international student applications – especially from high-volume markets – UniReady Global has unveiled a new AI-powered admissions verification platform.

Monash University has announced plans to open its second Malaysia campus, marking its largest-ever investment in education and research in the country.

In an effort to strengthen education, research and innovation ties, Universities Australia’s leadership is leading a delegation to China, marking a renewed chapter after years of disruption from the pandemic and shifting geopolitical dynamics.