Western Australia has announced a $41.2 million package to build a pipeline of future onshore international students, re-engage international education agents, and provide additional financial support measures.

Western Australia has allocated some AUS$16 million to supporting the state's international education sector as part of a new support package.

StudyPerth will relaunch its Airport Welcome Service in February, as it prepares to roll out the red carpet for returning international students.

Western Australia has said it will give 5,000 international students $1,500 in accommodation support as it seeks to incentivise them to choose the state.

International student expenditure in Western Australia declined by $761 million in 2020 when they contributed $1.34 billion to the state's economy, research has revealed.

International students studying in WA contributed AUD$2.1 billion to the economy in 2018/19, according to Study Perth.

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.

The first-ever cohort of StudyPerth international student ambassadors to promote Western Australia has been announced. The 10 ambassadors were selected from more than 100 applicants.