A new plan to cap enrolments of international students and link additional places to institutions investing in new student-specific accommodation blocks could be derailed by local councils.
The proposal comes as the education sector braces for budget measures including an increase in the non-refundable student visa fees and another rise in the bank balance required for applicants. Both of these will prompt potential students to look beyond Australia, experts say.
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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
