Labor’s further crackdown on international education and training organisations

A crackdown on international students, visitors, and education providers has been implemented over the past week by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil and Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor. These developments come at a time when the government is making efforts to cut down on the number of people migrating to Australia.    Genuine Student Requirement The [...]

2024-03-26T00:06:28+00:00March 26th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Migration (Suspension Certificate Matters) Specification (LIN 24/034) 2024

The Australian Government has rolled out a new legislative instrument, Migration (Suspension Certificate Matters) Specification (LIN 24/034) 2024, under the authority of the Minister for Home Affairs. This instrument, commencing on 23 March 2024, is set to enhance the integrity of Australia's international education sector. Here's what you need to know:   Key Features:   [...]

2024-03-25T23:53:03+00:00March 25th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Migration Amendment (Suspending Education Providers) Regulations 2024

The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment (Strengthening Quality and Integrity in Vocational Education and Training No. 1) Bill 2024 amends the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (NVETR Act).   The purpose of this amendment is to provide assistance to the Migration Strategy of the Australian government by enabling the Minister [...]

2024-03-25T23:51:51+00:00March 25th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Genuine Student Requirement

Source Immigration Department ​​The Government has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement. This is effective for student visa applications lodged on and after 23 March 2024. This requirement does NOT apply to student visa applications lodged before 23 March 2024. We will continue to assess [...]

2024-03-21T23:14:56+00:00March 21st, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

New English Language Requirements

Source: Immigration Department The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas.  This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024. The Migration [...]

2024-03-21T23:14:28+00:00March 21st, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Methodology for calculating evidence levels

Source: Department of Immigration Evidence levels are calculated using a weighted average based on the total number of international students (applicants and holders of student visas) that have a confirmation of enrolment (CoE) based on their principal course of study from the education provider. The following weightings and evidence level indicators are used to calculate [...]

2024-03-21T23:14:21+00:00March 21st, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Genuine Student Test and Temporary Graduate visa – how can education providers benefit from the pathway?

As announced in the Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023, the Australian Government is replacing the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for the grant of a student visa with the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.   Here is our take on what the applicants will have to explain in detail: Their academic motivation should focus [...]

2024-03-18T21:31:14+00:00March 18th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Universities Accord, Vocational and Technical Education – and the Reality

The urgency for growing tech talent in Australia has never been more critical, primarily due to the rapid pace of digital transformation across all sectors of the economy. In an era where technology underpins productivity, innovation, and competitiveness, the demand for skilled tech professionals is skyrocketing. Industries ranging from healthcare to finance and education are [...]

2024-03-12T20:58:03+00:00March 12th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

International students — what is happening and why it matter to our economy?

International students have accounted for more than forty percent of the net migration that has occurred overseas in recent years. This is the second largest contributor to population growth, falling only behind natural resources. They are essential to the funding of universities and other educational institutions in Australia, as well as to the numerous businesses [...]

2024-03-13T06:14:27+00:00March 8th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women around the world. It's a day to recognise the strides made towards gender equality and to acknowledge the challenges that still persist. Women from diverse backgrounds continue to break barriers, leading innovations in science, arts, politics, and every field imaginable, while [...]

2024-03-07T22:05:01+00:00March 7th, 2024|Uncategorised|0 Comments