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New Legislation for Australia's International Education Sector Announced today! Next week, the Albanese Government will introduce legislation allowing the Minister for Education to set caps on new international student enrolments based on sector advice. Enrollment caps for vocational education will be informed by the Minister for Skills and Training. Strengthening Integrity: ♦️ Prohibition of education providers from owning agent businesses. Suspension of new registrations and course offerings for up to 12 months to maintain quality. ♦️ Requirement for new providers to demonstrate quality domestic education before recruiting international students. ♦️ Cancellation of dormant provider registrations to combat misuse. ♦️ Ban on recruitment by providers under serious regulatory investigation. ♦️ Enhanced data sharing about education agents. ♦️ Ban on agent commissions for student transfers to prevent unethical practices. Release of the draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework to guide sustainable and managed growth, emphasizing quality and integrity. Universities exceeding the international student cap must provide additional purpose-built student accommodation. Lots to unpack that will surely attract heavy discussions within the sector. Stay tuned for more updates on this important sector reform! #TheNoBullNews #SC500 #StudentVisaAustralia #AustralianEducation #InternationalEducation #EducationReform #HigherEducation #StudentVisa #EducationPolicy #IntegrityInEducation 

The proposed legislation by the Albanese Government aims to improve the integrity and sustainability of Australia's international education sector, but it may inadvertently restrict international students' freedom of choice. By setting enrollment caps and controlling the operations of education providers and agents, the legislation prioritizes regulatory control and oversight. While intended to eliminate unethical practices and ensure high standards, these measures could limit students' options and access to diverse educational opportunities. There is a risk that by restricting the operations of new and existing education providers, the policy might not fully address the students' need for accurate and comprehensive information, potentially impacting their ability to make well-informed decisions regarding their education in Australia. https://lnkd.in/gxggc3tw

Next steps in ensuring the integrity and sustainability of the international education sector The legislation will also deliver important reforms to strengthen the integrity and quality of international education, including the power to: 1. Prevent education providers from owning education agent businesses. 2. Pause applications for registration from new international education providers and of new courses from existing providers for periods of up to 12 months. 3. Require new providers seeking registration to demonstrate a track record of quality education delivery to domestic students before they are allowed to recruit international students. 4. Cancel dormant provider registrations to prevent them being used as a market entry tool by unscrupulous actors. 5. Prevent providers under serious regulatory investigation from recruiting new international students. 6. Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents. In addition, the Government will prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia to remove incentives for unscrupulous agents and providers to ‘poach’ students. https://lnkd.in/gfCPW9jt

Next week Government will introduce legislation to support the integrity and sustainability of the international education sector. Which will enable the Minister for Education to set an allocation for the maximum number of new international student enrolments education providers can offer add significantly more challenges for international student training providers. Hoping for positive, transparent and clarity . This will surely have impact for international students and providers. Where this legislation is passed it will: •Set limits for individual Universities on how many students can be enrolled over specified periods; •Potentially result in a pause for applications for registration from new international student tertiary education providers as well as for new courses from existing providers for time periods of up to 12 months; •Prevent international student tertiary education providers from owning an education agency business; •Cancel registration of providers who haven’t been recently active with students to prevent them being used for poor future activity; •Stop any education providers who are under serious ys regulatory activity from recruiting any new international students; •Give greater visibility to and Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents; •Prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia with an intention to remove incentives for poor quality agents and providers to ‘poach’ students from other providers; •Align international enrolments with Australia's skills shortages rather than their own interests and career plans, despite most students going home after finishing their studies. For more details pls check this link - https://lnkd.in/gQ5hYtzD And draft strategic framework here - https://lnkd.in/ggMBJmFH #education #Australia #international #students #regulations #visas #austrade Elaine Starkey Matt Beazley John McPartland MAICD Vienne Baker Muhammad Arslan Faisal Khan Anil Shrestha Annie Hua Mayank Kansal Kanchani Jayawardhana Vinitha Akilesh Ritu Sharma David Arango Ayoola Hezekaih Lasisi

Legislation will be introduced next week that will add significantly more challenges for international student training providers. Although there are a number of common sense and positive proposed changes, there are others that will be particularly impactful for international students and #CRICOS providers. Where this legislation is passed it will: ➡️ Set limits for individual Universities on how many students can be enrolled over specified periods; ➡️ Potentially result in a pause for applications for registration from new international student tertiary education providers as well as for new courses from existing providers for time periods of up to 12 months; ➡️ Require that for any new international student education providers to be approved, they would first need to be able demonstrate how they have delivered to domestic students; ➡️ Prevent international student tertiary education providers from owning an education agency business; ➡️ Cancel the registration of providers who haven’t been recently active with students to prevent them being used for poor future activity; ➡️ Stop any education providers who are under serious ys regulatory activity from recruiting any new international students; ➡️ Give greater visibility to and Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents; ➡️ Prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia with an intention to remove incentives for poor quality agents and providers to ‘poach’ students from other providers; ➡️ Align international enrolments with Australia's skills shortages rather than their own interests and career plans, despite most students going home after finishing their studies. You can read the announcement at this link - https://lnkd.in/gQ5hYtzD And also see the draft strategic framework here - https://lnkd.in/ggMBJmFH #vocationaleducation #internationalstudents #university

In a move to cut migration, the Government will introduce legislation next week that will add significantly more challenges for international student training providers. Although there are a number of common sense and positive proposed changes, there are others that will be particularly impactful for international students and #CRICOS providers. Where this legislation is passed it will: ➡️ Set limits for individual Universities and colleges based on their student demographic’s on how many students can be enrolled over specified periods; ➡️ Potentially result in a pause for applications for registration from new international student tertiary education providers as well as for new courses from existing providers for time periods of up to 12 months; ➡️ Require that for any new international student education providers to be approved, they would first need to be able demonstrate how they have delivered to domestic students; ➡️ Prevent international student tertiary education providers from owning an education agency business; ➡️ Cancel the registration of providers who haven’t been recently active with students to prevent them being used for poor future activity; ➡️ Stop any education providers who are under serious regulatory activity from recruiting any new international students; ➡️ Give greater visibility to and Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents; ➡️ Prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia with an intention to remove incentives for poor quality agents and providers to ‘poach’ students from other providers; ➡️ Align international enrolments with Australia's skills shortages rather than their own interests and career plans, despite most students going home after finishing their studies. You can read the announcement at this link - https://lnkd.in/gQ5hYtzD And also see the draft strategic framework here - https://lnkd.in/ggMBJmFH #vocationaleducation #internationalstudents #university #TAFE

Albanese government coming up with some new changes next week. These recent changes are coming promptly. As per the preparation it seems the new changes are also coming for capping the international numbers in Australian education. Here are some key features: 1. Prevent education providers from owning education agent businesses. 2. Pause applications for registration from new international education providers and of new courses from existing providers for periods of up to 12 months. 3. Require new providers seeking registration to demonstrate a track record of quality education delivery to domestic students before they are allowed to recruit international students. 4. Cancel dormant provider registrations to prevent them being used as a market entry tool by unscrupulous actors. 5. Prevent providers under serious regulatory investigation from recruiting new international students. 6. Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents. 7. In addition, the Government will prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia to remove incentives for unscrupulous agents and providers to ‘poach’ students.

🚨 Big Changes Coming to International Education in Australia! 🚨 Next week, the Albanese Government will introduce crucial legislation aimed at enhancing the integrity and sustainability of our international education sector. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Enrollment Caps: The Minister for Education will set limits on new international student enrollments, ensuring sustainable growth. 2. VET Sector Focus: Specific advice from the Minister for Skills and Training will guide allocations, reflecting a strong focus on quality in vocational education. 3. Tighter Regulations: New rules will prevent providers from owning education agent businesses and improve the vetting process for new educational providers. Additionally, a crackdown on non-genuine agents and providers will protect the sector’s reputation. 4. Student Accommodation: Universities will need to provide additional student housing if they wish to enroll more international students than the set limit. 5. Consultation and Framework: A draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework is out for consultation, promising a structured approach to future growth. This is a pivotal moment for us! Let’s discuss how we can adapt and thrive under these new regulations! https://lnkd.in/gG5Nh5a9 #EducationReform #InternationalStudents #HigherEducation #VocationalTraining #AustralianEducation

The draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework (the Framework) has been released today, lots to unpack! Also, Government will introduce legislation to support the integrity and sustainability of the international education sector. If passed in the parliament, this legislation will enable the Minister for Education to set an allocation for the maximum number of new international student enrolments education providers can offer. For vocational education, these allocations will be set based on advice from the Minister for Skills and Training. The legislation (if passed) will also deliver important reforms to strengthen the integrity and quality of international education, including the power to: • Prevent education providers from owning education agent businesses. • Pause applications for registration from new international education providers and of new courses from existing providers for periods of up to 12 months. • Require new providers seeking registration to demonstrate a track record of quality education delivery to domestic students before they are allowed to recruit international students. • Cancel dormant provider registrations to prevent them being used as a market entry tool by unscrupulous actors. • Prevent providers under serious regulatory investigation from recruiting new international students. • Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents. . Prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia to remove incentives for unscrupulous agents and providers to ‘poach’ students. Media release,

New legislation about to be introduced that will set a limit on the number of new international student enrolments education providers can offer. For VET providers, these allocation limits will be set based on advice from the Minister for Skills and Training. Similar to what we've already seen with recent amendments to the NVR Act 2011 to strengthen integrity and quality of VET, the new legislation aims to strengthen the integrity and quality of international education. Some key points include the power to: ▪ Prevent education providers from owning education agent businesses.  ▪ Pause applications for registration from new international education providers and of new courses from existing providers for periods of up to 12 months. ▪ Require new providers seeking registration to demonstrate a track record of quality education delivery to domestic students before they are allowed to recruit international students. ▪ Cancel dormant provider registrations to prevent them being used as a market entry tool by unscrupulous actors. ▪ Prevent providers under serious regulatory investigation from recruiting new international students.  ▪ Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents.  ▪ In addition, the Government will prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia to remove incentives for unscrupulous agents and providers to ‘poach’ students. https://lnkd.in/dThbsZBH