By Anton Crace. Universities Australia has seen the bulk of its recommended amendments included in a bill to overhaul Australia’s foreign interference and espionage laws, in a move it hopes will alleviate concerns for international researchers and students. More...

By Anton Crace. Trade and Investment Queensland has unveiled its new ‘Start Here. Go Anywhere’ campaign to reposition the state as the starting place for international students’ careers, while also rebranding its international education-focused operations. More...

By Anton Crace. The peak body for international student services in Australia, ISANA, has received an Enabling Growth and Innovation grant to update its online National Code training and provide wider access to the broader industry. More...

By Anton Crace. The Council of New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington has agreed on a draft proposal to tackle confusion between itself and other universities by changing its name, sparking the #StickwithVic campaign and criticism that the move is only to attract more international students. More...

By Anton Crace. The New Zealand government has unveiled new post-study work rights with an emphasis on reducing exploitation in the workplace, in a move that will see the country leapfrog others to offer the second most generous PSW rights in the world. More...

By Anton Crace. The latest round of international education figures has confirmed Australia’s industry continued its record run, surpassing previous highs for economic impact and student visas. More...

By Anton Crace. Australia’s international higher education sector has developed a pronounced “two-speed economy” and its reliance on China and South Asia raises questions of its ongoing success and susceptibility to downturns, according to a new report from consulting firm Nous. More...

By Anton Crace. Australian universities and vocational providers could be the big winners in the recently signed free trade agreement with Indonesia, but experts say further clarification is needed in developing a two-way flow of students, workers and research. More...

By Anton Crace. Teachers’ role in facilitating good educational outcomes for students and the community, as well as the adoption of new and creative modes of delivery were highlighted at the English Australia conference in Sydney. More...

By Anton Crace. The number of international graduates who received permission to work in Japan has continued to grow, with 22,419 work permits granted in 2017, but there are signs of a market rebalance as the effects of recent work rights changes wait to kick in. More...