I'm hoping the number of domestic student attendees will increase and there will be this connectedness and engagement between these two different groups

Diversification, sustainability, academic integrity and community engagement are among the ways forward for Australian international education, according to AIEC speakers. Perth's status as not "regional" for work rights' purposes was also discussed.

Perth has set an ambitious target of doubling its number of international students through improving employability after StudyPerth released its three-pronged strategy.

Australia's ELICOS sector has continued its modest growth, increasing enrolments, student weeks and value in 2017, but a widening gap between the eastern states is developing.