The eight key themes of the Principles focus on accountability, diversity, independence, transparency, trust, inclusiveness, sustainability, and responsibility.

Clare added that “placement poverty is a real thing,” recalling students who could afford tuition but not unpaid placements.

"Through the beautiful power of your example you have firmly cemented the festival of colours as a cherished fixture in the Australian calender."

Minister Pradhan also spoke about the Education agreement between Australia and India to mutually recognise qualifications and recent measures taken by Australia regarding International students.

"Drive around Sydney and you will also see public schools, Catholic schools, Islamic schools, Anglican schools, Jewish schools and Buddhist schools. But you won’t see a Hindu school. But the Hindu Council has a plan to change that."

Prohibit education providers from owning agent businesses, halt the registration of new international education providers, and suspend the introduction of new courses

The Australia-India CEO Forum was established by the Australian and Indian Prime Ministers to tap into the experience and expertise of leading CEOs in Australia and India to grow bilateral trade and investment.

"Australia continues to welcome a significant number of Indian students to study at our world-class education institutions, the second largest cohort of students from any country studying in Australia."

From October 1, 2023, prospective international students will need to demonstrate evidence of $24,505 in savings for living expenses

The main practical consequence is some students will be burdened with HELP debts that take decades to repay