So-called ghost colleges exploited a now-closed loophole in Australia's visa system. Now they're being shut down.
Around one in 20 training providers have been forced to close or been warned they are at risk of being shut in a crackdown on so-called ghost colleges . One provider had not offered training or assessment since 2020, and the government said it was "calling time" on dormant providers.
"There is no place for anyone who seeks to undermine the sector and exploit students," Giles said. The crackdown comes amid criticism from universities over the federal government's plan to cap international student numbers. Under the proposed laws, the federal government would be able to set caps on the number of international students able to enrol in a course, which could be increased if extra accommodation is built.
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