From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will also be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights.
International students are a trustworthy and valuable source of productivity and workplace diversity – both of which are necessary to compete in a global economy.
Numbers of backpackers declined with borders closed to visa holders from March 2020 to February 2022. But since borders reopened they have not recovered as hoped.
Shubham Garg, the 28-year-old Indian international student, still remains in the hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries. His condition remains serious but stable.
South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.
Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.