Labor’s laws to limit the number of foreign students have been blocked,the government calling Peter Dutton “a fraud” over his party’s decision.
A record number of international students entered the country in September ahead of the proposed international student caps due to take effect in January.
If Richardson wishes to campaign against tax breaks for those on higher incomes,he could choose to start with superannuation,family trusts,negative gearing,capital gains discounts and franking credits.
Labor has announced plans to cut student debt by 20 per cent but a planned government commission could permanently change fee structures.
University debts could be slashed by up to 20 per cent under an Albanese government plan targeted at young voters.
A parliamentary inquiry recommends Education Minister Jason Clare be forced to consult universities before capping numbers.
The nation’s universities suffered alarming falls on a prestigious global ratings index,with seven assigned their worst positions since 2016.
The Commonwealth will review its funding of a top private school after The Age revealed the school was splashing $85 million on a new sports complex.
NSW will lose almost 13,000 students,representing a hit of hundreds of millions of dollars in direct revenue. See the full list.
The funding stand-off comes as total number of permanent and temporary teachers has gone backwards in NSW.
New government analysis reveals international students make up 7 per cent of the private rental market,and more than 20 per cent in inner Sydney and Melbourne.