International education is one of Australia鈥檚 great success stories, growing to become one of our biggest and most important export sectors. The students who come to study on our shores power Australia鈥檚 economy 鈥 delivering $55 billion in export revenue each year, supporting 250,000 jobs and helping keep businesses, communities and essential services running across the country.
This sector is a cornerstone of national prosperity and a strategic national asset – one that must be recognised, protected and backed.
Draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework - response to the Department of Education
Australia鈥檚 international education sector is a prized national asset, growing significantly over the past 20 years to become the country鈥檚 second largest export industry.