鈥淭he latest government data confirms international students are steadily returning to Australia鈥檚 world-class universities, which is good news,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淲e can be proud of this progress, but we have work to do to return to the position of strength we held before the pandemic.
鈥淲e also know that return patterns are not even across the sector, with some universities finding returns slower.
鈥淚nternational students make an enormous social, cultural and economic contribution to our nation.
鈥淧rior to the pandemic education generated almost $41 billion as our third biggest export earner.
鈥淚nternational students also strengthen the communities they join in Australia, enhancing our social fabric and adding new skills and knowledge to our economy.
鈥淲e look forward to contributing to the government鈥檚 migration review to shape the way we attract and retain the best people to contribute to Australia鈥檚 economic, social and cultural prosperity.鈥
