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Guidelines and applications are now open for the 2012 round of EU/Aust

1 December 2011

The 2012 round offers opportunities for study in the EU through both joint or double degree projects as well as joint mobility projects.

 

Government's second phase response to the Baird Review

26 September 2011

Government's second phase response to the Baird Review was introduced to Parliament on 22 September 2011

 

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Government response to Student Visa Program Review 2011

22 September 2011

The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Strategic Review of the Student Visa Program and outlined the Government’s response. 

 

Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Program for Japan

13 September 2011

Applications have now opened for the Prime Minister's Education Assistance Program for Japan, a one-off program established to support short term exchange opportunities between Australia and Japan

 

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AEI international student data

23 August 2011

Monthly updates for international student data is available on the AEI website. 

 

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Senator Evans' address

23 August 2011

Senator Evans' address on international education - 27 October 2010

 

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International student strategy

23 August 2011

The International Students Strategy for Australia addresses issues aimed at improving international student wellbeing.

 

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Exchange strengthens links

28 July 2011

Seven students from one of Indonesia’s leading universities, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have started a student exchange in Adelaide. 

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Chinese VET deligation

28 July 2011

The Australian and Chinese governments strengthened their understanding of vocational education and training (VET) systems in each country during this visit. 

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GEJI recipient wins award

27 July 2011

Congratulations to Lauren Day who was awarded the Walkley Foundation’s Media Super Student Journalist of the Year award on 21 June 2011.   

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Education assistance for Japan

27 July 2011

The Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Program for Japan has been established. 

Legislative changes following Baird Review

Legislative changes following Baird Review

8 April 2011

Greater protection for international students will be available following the enactment of the first tranche of the legislative changes recommended by the Baird Review. The ESOS Amendment Act commenced on 8 April 2011.

 

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International Student Survey

16 December 2010

On Thursday 16 December the Minister for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans, released the 2010 AEI International Student Survey.

 

Review of student visa program

Review of student visa program

16 December 2010

The Australian Government announced a strategic review of the student visa program and package of measures to ease the pressure on the international education sector.

 

Reforming ESOS

Follow up to Baird Review

7 December 2010

The next phase of developing the Australian Government’s response to the Baird Review commenced on 7 December 2010.

 

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Student Strategy released

29 October 2010

COAG's International Students Strategy for Australia has been released by the Minister for Tertiary Education

 

Senator Evans address on International Education and visit to China

Address by Senator Evans

29 October 2010

Senator Evans address on International Education and visit to China

 

Baird Implementation Update

Baird Implementation Update

28 June 2010

The Government has announced further details on the implementation of the Baird Review recommendations.

 

ESOS review final report released

ESOS review final report released

9 March 2010

On 9 March 2010 the Deputy Prime Minister released the Baird Review final report, Stronger, simpler smarter ESOS: supporting international students.

 

Re-registration of CRICOS providers

Re-registration of CRICOS providers

9 March 2010

The re-registration of all providers currently registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) by 31 December 2010...

 

New migration arrangements announced

9 February 2010

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has announced changes to General Skilled Migration in response to the outcomes of the MODL Review.

 

Senate Inquiry into International Student Welfare

18 December 2009

The Report from the Senator Inquiry following on from recent international student issues is now released.

 

New visa measures from 1 January 2010

18 December 2009

Changes to conditions for international student visas will assist international students.

 

International Student Roundtable

18 December 2009

The Government sought the views of international students at a special Roundtable convened in September 2009.

 

ESOS Review Interim Report – November 2009

3 December 2009

On 3 December 2009 the Hon Bruce Baird released the ESOS review interim report.

 

A guide to good practice

22 October 2009

Report highlights good practice examples by Australian education providers in making international students welcome in Australia.

 

ESOS Amendment Bill

20 October 2009

The ESOS Amendment Bill was introduced on 19 August 2009

 

Recent international student issues

20 October 2009

Australian Government's response to recent international student issues

 

Work rights for international students

20 October 2009

Information on work rights for international students