Month: July 2023

Most international students stuck in Australia during the pandemic say they would tell their friends not to come and study here, after experiencing work exploitation and being locked out of coronavirus support payments, according to a university-led survey.

About 300 international university students will return to Adelaide in September to help revive the nation's education sector which has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

With waiting times for partner visas blowing out due to COVID-19, a new campaign is calling for a fairer and more transparent processing system to help families who have waited years to be together in Australia.

Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews addressed the plight of international students, temporary visa holders and Australian citizens and permanent residents who are unable to return to their lives and loved ones due to the coronavirus-induced travel restrictions.

There is strong demand for management consultants in Australia as businesses seek experts to help navigate change and assist with decision-making.

A former deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration has joined a chorus of criticism over the growing backlog of partner visas awaiting approval by Australia's Department of Home Affairs.

University students will be under financial pressure to keep their marks up or potentially lose their place or access to loans, according to a federal government proposal.

The Independent Education Union is calling on the government to recommend year 11 and 12 students wear masks at school, saying older teens behaved like adults yet were unable to socially distance in class.

Various groups and peak bodies have made submissions to a parliamentary inquiry examining Australia's temporary migration program and its impact on the economy.