"The increased fee risks cutting off Australia's 'critical pipeline' of foreign research talent. Doubling the cost of their ticket into early-career research ... will turn the talent elsewhere."
"For PhD students who would like to stay in Australia after graduating, this visa is, on average, the equivalent of 13% of their yearly stipend."
"In 2023, international candidates made up 40% of all PhD enrolments in Australia, compared with an average of 25% in 2022 across OECD nations."
The Australian government has doubled the fee for higher-education temporary graduate visas, raising it from Aus$2,300 to Aus$4,600. This visa allows recent international graduates to stay in Australia for work or further studies. The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations warns that this increase could harm the influx of foreign research talent, which is vital for the academic sector. PhD students already face financial pressures, and the new fee could exacerbate their concerns, potentially driving them to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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