Jason Clare
Updated
International students
Migration scheme in turmoil as Coalition, Greens torpedo overseas student caps
Labor’s laws to limit the number of foreign students have been blocked, the government calling Peter Dutton “a fraud” over his party’s decision.
- by Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos
Latest
‘Mad rush’: Unis block foreign applications amid record student arrivals
A record number of international students entered the country in September ahead of the proposed international student caps due to take effect in January.
- by Daniella White
Criticising HECS changes misses the bigger picture
If Richardson wishes to campaign against tax breaks for those on higher incomes, he could choose to start with superannuation, family trusts, negative gearing, capital gains discounts and franking credits.
University fees to be reviewed nationwide in next phase of education overhaul
Labor has announced plans to cut student debt by 20 per cent but a planned government commission could permanently change fee structures.
- by Paul Sakkal
Exclusive
HECS
Radical plan to slash student debts by tens of thousands of dollars
University debts could be slashed by up to 20 per cent under an Albanese government plan targeted at young voters.
- by Paul Sakkal
International student caps slammed by Greens, Coalition as ‘chaotic’ quick fix
A parliamentary inquiry recommends Education Minister Jason Clare be forced to consult universities before capping numbers.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Serious warning signs’: Sydney universities slide in global rankings
The nation’s universities suffered alarming falls on a prestigious global ratings index, with seven assigned their worst positions since 2016.
- by Noel Towell and Christopher Harris
Exclusive
Education
Funding review ordered for Melbourne private school swimming in federal cash
The Commonwealth will review its funding of a top private school after The Age revealed the school was splashing $85 million on a new sports complex.
- by Noel Towell
Revealed: The number of students each university is set to lose under crackdown
NSW will lose almost 13,000 students, representing a hit of hundreds of millions of dollars in direct revenue. See the full list.
- by Daniella White
Exclusive
Education
Double or nothing: Why NSW rejected billions for public school children
The funding stand-off comes as total number of permanent and temporary teachers has gone backwards in NSW.
- by Christopher Harris and Lucy Carroll
Minister concedes immigration too high as students compete for city rentals
New government analysis reveals international students make up 7 per cent of the private rental market, and more than 20 per cent in inner Sydney and Melbourne.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/jason-clare-3hz