Federal opposition flags more ‘sensitive’ approach to foreign students at Australian universities

New Coalition education spokesperson Jonathon Duniam says Peter Dutton policy to slash international enrolments not ‘as constructive as it could have been’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition has walked away from its call for Australia to slash 80,000 international students from higher education institutions, with the opposition’s education spokesperson promising a more “sensitive” approach following the party’s crushing election defeat in May.During the federal election campaign, then opposition leader Peter Dutton claimed cutting foreign student numbers would free up more housing and rental opportunities. Dutton said students were “taking up accommodation that should be occupied by Australian citizens”. Continue reading...

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