'Why? What are they addressing?': Questions surround proposed international student cap

There is a plan to cap the number of international students in Australia on 2025. What is the goal of this measure? Is it considered a 'rushed policy' or does it entail negative effects on the country's economy in the future?

(L) Niel Evangelista is a Filipino international student who finished his course last 2024 July, (R) The ‘Solidarity Night’ was held in front of the Home Affairs office in Melbourne. Credit: Support Network for International Students

Key Points

• International students choose Australia for various reasons, including those shared by Filipino advocate Niel Evangelista.
• Niel questions the proposed international student cap of the government considering that these migrants play a role in the country's economy.
• Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive of the research body Group of Eight, called the proposed law oppressive.

Kwaderno (Notebook) is a podcast series of SBS Filipino that focuses on the experiences of international students who are navigating their lives in Australia. This will offer engaging and informative content for every international student residing in the country.

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