The payment will be means-tested and is in addition to any other income support students may receive.

The individual responsible for the purchase, a 31-year-old man, had been sentenced to imprisonment in August 2023 for his involvement in an $800,000 GST fraud scheme.

Embedded within the upcoming May budget, this initiative aims to furnish substantial relief to individuals contending with student loans amidst the battle against inflation.

In the T20I rankings, India remains the leader with 264 points, although their lead has been reduced from 11 to seven points, with Australia now trailing closely at 257 points.

Scammers target their victims based on their online behaviour, financial situation, needs and even vulnerability to certain types of persuasion.

Law enforcement and governmental bodies must bolster their efforts to protect journalists and ensure that such threats are met with the full force of the law.

The defendant faces a grave charge of trafficking in commercial quantities of controlled drugs, as outlined in sections 302.2(1) and 11.2(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth), with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment looming over him.

This would increase demand for rentals in the city and reduce the supply of owner-occupier properties in the regions, worsening the affordability of both.

"Australia's rise as a preferred destination underscores its appeal in terms of quality of job opportunities and lifestyle"

Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson observed that these supply issues cannot be solved overnight and regardless of international student intake, Australia would still be facing a housing crisis.