Australia and New Zealand

Australian government’s cash injection may provide short-term relief, but lack of clarity hinders planning, says former civil servant

Late amendment to legislation means institutions must be consulted by new Jobs and Skills Australia agency

Burgeoning commencements suggest international education risks setting itself up for another fall

While students with deferred loans are insensitive to price signals, new study suggests that universities are just as unresponsive

Regional Australian universities’ fears of losing ‘equity’ enrolments to city rivals prove unfounded

Students face invidious options after two years of educational derailment, Australian forum hears

Southern nation’s recovery coincides with concerning signs in Canada and the UK

Influential Australian politician backs consideration of migration incentives, but rules out ‘hard link’

Inexperienced and over-zealous officials blamed for spike in visa rejections

But lukewarm interest from China and India suggests more work is needed on safety, work prospects and perception of quality

Universities’ marketing and motherhood statements fall short of students’ ‘more nuanced’ perceptions, Australian audit finds

Foreign interference and cybersecurity are ‘right problems’ for university leaders to be focusing on, minister tells chancellors