The overseas student population in Australia reached an all-time high of 671,000 in March.
A cap on the number of international student places at universities and colleges has sparked fears the move could kill the sector's golden goose, prompting crisis talks between the industry and the government. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare will be able to set a maximum allocation for new international student enrolments under laws proposed by the government.
around what planning levels they've got in mind," International Education Association of Australia chief executive Phil Honeywood told ABC News Breakfast ahead of a meeting with the responsible ministers on Monday. "We're worried that we're going to have policy overreach where too much, too quick is going to really damage Australia's reputation as a welcoming, safe, world-class study destination.
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