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Andrew Brown

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

There are fears a cap on international students could undermine Australia's second-largest export. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's treasurer has accused federal Labor of hurting the state's economy following plans to cap the international student intake.

From 2025, the number of overseas students able to come to Australia will be limited to 270,000, as part of a bid by the federal government to reduce migration to pre-pandemic levels.

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