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.

The first cohort of international students has landed in Sydney under the pilot plan of the state of New South Wales in Australia.

A lack of a coordinated return plan by Australia might be giving a confusing signal to current offshore and prospective students, however stakeholders also say that flights to NSW and Victoria planned in 2021 can build momentum for other state and territories. Manu Prakaash takes the temperature across Australia.

Independent Higher Education Australia has entered a partnership with OneHE to provide members professional development and access to a global community of experts.