The federal government’s plan to cap overseas student numbers at course level and link places to areas of skill shortage was unworkable and could lead to fewer places for domestic students in subjects such as teaching and nursing.
Leading higher education expert Andrew Norton said the imposition of caps at course level “was administratively near-impossible” for either the government or universities and colleges to manage.
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Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
