Local students could be left out of pocket and unable to finish their courses in the event of college closures, the Australian Skills Authority Commission has warned.
A federal government agency has warned that training colleges could collapse and domestic students could be left out of pocket under Labor’s controversial plan to cap international student numbers.
Separately, the higher education regulator warned it would need to increase compliance measures to ensure institutions that come under financial pressures because of the legislation are still meeting their obligations. Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, NSW and ACT Labor governments have all criticised the proposed legislation, warning it risked affecting Australia’s international reputation and economic standing.
He argued the government should wait and see the full impact of their already implemented migration reforms before rushing into caps.
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