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Andrew Norton, Professor in the Practice of Higher Education Policy, Australian National University

International student caps are set to pass parliament, ushering in a new era of bureaucratic control

The federal government’s controversial plan to limit international student numbers is now almost certain to win parliamentary approval. But it looks like there will be some changes to the original bill introduced in May.

A Senate committee, which has a Labor majority, has recommended the bill be passed with amendments. The government is expected to accept the committee’s suggestions.

What did the committee find and what does this mean for caps on international student numbers?

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