The government needs to work on the visa policy reform to think about changing the visa policy in a way that gives the international students a fair chance in the Australian job market

Benefits of hosting international students in Australia need to go beyond economic ones, and cultural and workforce contributions need to be more widely recognised, according to sector stakeholders.

New South Wales in Australia has a submitted a plan to the federal government to bring 250 international students back to the state per fortnight from mid-2021.

International students in Australia will be able to access an emergency payment as part of a temporary government scheme to support workers during lockdowns. 

Some 93% of international students stranded overseas have experienced significant mental health issues, according to a new report by CISA.

The Australian budget shows the government has ceased the $1bn emergency research funding provided in October, and higher education stakeholders expect the sector to suffer.

International students unable to enter Australia are suffering from depression, anxiety and thoughts of self-harm, a new survey from CISA has found. 

A handful of institutions in Australia are offering tuition fee rebates to students who are currently offshore and learning remotely.