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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy Higher education reporter

Australian universities clash over proposed international student cap

The University of Melbourne
The draft bill would allow the education minister to limit the enrolment of international students at Australian universities by provider, course or location. Photograph: Agenzia Sintesi/Alamy

Australia’s universities have descended into infighting over a proposed international student cap, with some bodies claiming the government is protecting elite institutions.

The draft bill, announced in May, would allow the education minister to limit the enrolment of overseas students by provider, course or location. To enrol more students, institutions would be required to establish additional purpose-built student accommodation.

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