Peak education bodies warn against government cap on international student numbers

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Australia's university sector is warning against the federal government's plan to cap international student numbers, as a meeting between ministers and the International Education Council is held this morning.

Australia's university sector has warned against the federal government's plan to cap international student numbers, as a meeting between ministers and the International Education Council is held this morning.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil and Education Minister Jason Clare, who released a draft of the framework for the legislation over the weekend, will be at the meeting on Monday morning, where education bodies will raise their concerns. Federal Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said she would like to see the university sector work with the government to lower student numbers after the "significant" increase.

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