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Summary —
A more coordinated approach to international education promotion is an important recommendation in the 2023 prebudget submission presented to the Australian Government by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA).
Key Issues —
To support the development of the 2023-24 Australian Government budget, the ITECA was asked to provide advice on spending priorities. With the great support of ITECA members in the international education sector, a comprehensive submission has been presented to government.
In its submission, ITECA advised that too many government departments and agencies are undertaking overseas marketing activities in a disjointed fashion with confusing and sometimes contradictory messages. Added to this, onshore policy and program activities are similarly disjointed and lacking in cohesion.
The submission also made recommendations to address the poor behaviour of a small number of international student agents that appear to be more focussed on short-term gains that do not benefit either students or providers and act to the long-term detriment of the international education sector.
The recommendations made by ITECA present to the Australian Government a milestone opportunity to deliver long-term reform for the international education sector, and the tertiary education sector more broadly, in a fiscally responsible manner.
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ITECA Recommendations
2023-24 Australian Government Budget
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◾..More effective coordination of international education
◾..Improved relationships between providers and intl student agents
◾..Post-study work rights for skills training graduates
◾..Alignment of the skills training and higher education systems
◾..TEQSA & ASQA Regulatory convergence
◾..A national tertiary education data reporting framework
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The submission was prepared with the great support of the ITECA International Education National Policy Committee and it can be downloaded via the link below.
ITECA’s submission also made a series of major recommendations to support students in the skills training and international education sectors.
“The feedback from our members in the international education sector was critical to the drafting of this submission. It’s another great example of the member-driven policy leadership that ITECA is known for,” said Troy Williams, ITECA Chief Executive
The 2023 Australian Government budget will be of critical importance to the independent international education sector. Government data referenced in the ITECA State Of The Sector Report shows that independent providers support 53.6% of all international student enrolments, including 96.5% of skills training international student enrolments and 17.5% of higher education international student enrolments..
Getting Involved —
ITECA’s reputation for member-driven policy leadership is made possible thanks to the contribution of members serving on the ITECA International Education National Policy Committee. ITECA Membership – It’s great time to get involved.
Further Information —
If you're an ITECA member and would like more information on this matter, the ITECA team would value the opportunity to talk to you. Simply send an email to international.education@iteca.edu.au or telephone 1300 421 017. Stay up to date via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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