That gap between the evidence and the rhetoric raises an obvious question: what else might be driving these decisions?

The move follows an earlier allocation of 100 medical places focused on primary care that commenced this year across 10 Australian universities.

The lack of transparency has contributed to underquoting, where initial estimates are set below the likely sale price, leaving buyers competing without accurate information.

The programme is expected to begin with disciplines including physics, chemistry, biotechnology and data science.

Current price spikes are likely to be more affected by panic buying and perhaps even price gouging than by an actual supply shortage.

Cobras will include five elite Indian players across the men’s and women’s squads, a move designed to strengthen the on-field standard while building a direct link with one of the sport’s most passionate global fan bases.

Association of Australia CEO described the jump as inequitable for students nearing the end of their study visas, warning Australia was developing a reputation for pulling “the welcome mat” away.

Police allege that during the search of the bag they located and seized a pipe and about one gram of a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Temple has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may recognise the individual seen in the CCTV footage or who has information about the theft to contact police.

Aidan Becker, an off-duty security guard, died on Friday evening after police allege he intervened when four teenagers attempted to rob the schoolboy just before 6pm at Mernda Railway Station, in Melbourne’s outer north.