Australia's Proposed Cap on International Students Faces Political Roadblock

The Coalition and Greens unite against Labor's plan to limit foreign student enrolments, casting uncertainty over the future of the bill.

Labor's proposal aims to cap new international student enrolments at 270,000 for 2025, citing housing and migration concerns.
The Coalition and Greens have announced opposition to the bill, arguing it scapegoats students and harms the education sector.
Universities express concern over potential economic impacts, with predictions of job losses and reduced revenue if caps are implemented.
Ministerial Direction 107, criticized for prioritizing certain institutions, remains in place as the bill's future is debated.
Education Minister Jason Clare defends the cap as necessary for sustainability, while critics call for more comprehensive immigration reforms.