The Albanese government's proposal to cap international student levels at 270,000 by 2025 is set to roll back university enrolments to 2023 levels, exacerbating underlying issues in education funding.
Education Minister Jason Clare claims that even with the cap, universities will see a 15% increase in international student enrolments compared to pre-pandemic numbers, indicating a complex balancing act.
International students have historically been scapegoated for various societal issues, yet policies targeting them often fail to address the root causes of problems faced by domestic students and institutions.
The cap on international students, while aimed at managing enrolments, risks increasing stigma and racism against this demographic without addressing sustainable funding for universities that has been lacking for decades.
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