10/08/2026
"Australia’s international education sector is a strategic national asset that must be part of a coherent, skills and knowledge driven, community-development strategy. That is, international education is not simply a migration issue to be constrained or a revenue source to be managed.
However, the current migration debate is often bizarrely framed as a contest between poorly understood numbers, without including the context of the individuals, communities and businesses involved. It has been boiled down to snippets about how many people arrive, erroneous issues about housing, and whether essential services can keep pace with students. Of course, there are legitimate questions, but framing the debate this way obscures much more fundamental issues.
International students bring immediate value to communities, supporting local businesses, towns and cities. They support jobs, contribute to cultural life and build enduring links between Australia and the world. More importantly, they acquire the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience as well as professional networks that allow them to contribute in sectors where there are persistent skills shortages... "
Quote from ITECA National Update - International Education Can Be Central to Australia’s Economic Strategy. Released Monday, 10 August 2026.
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