Labor and Coalition Policy Differences Impact International Education Migration
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- Developments
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- Repetition
- 50%
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What happened
The Coalition has set Net Overseas Migration targets of 100,000 for 2028-29 and 2029-30, increasing to 130,000 in 2030-31 and 160,000 in 2031-32. Labor's National Planning Level for new student commencements is 295,000 for 2026 and 2027. However, Labor policy is expected to lower student Net Overseas Migration arrivals in 2025-26 and 2026-27, while the Coalition policy aims to reduce new student commencements to 240,000. Both parties plan to restrict secondary student visas.
From australianherald.com
Why it matters
The differing migration and student visa policies between Labor and the Coalition are expected to affect the international education industry. Reports suggest that high refusal rates may limit the delivery of targets under both policies, potentially lowering student arrivals.
From australianherald.com
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- LaborSpeculative
The international education industry might experience reduced revenue due to tighter onshore student policies and offshore student refusals.
- CoalitionSpeculative
The international education industry could face reduced demand for student services due to policy restrictions on new student commencements.