Victorian Government Opposes Federal Labor’s International Student Caps

The federal government’s decision to cap international student numbers has now faced resistance from the Victorian Labor government. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas has called on the Commonwealth to reconsider its planned reforms, stating they “could deliver unintended consequences to the economy and jobs.” “Victoria is the education state. Victoria holds 30 percent of the national market share of international student enrollments. As our largest export, international students generated $14.8 billion in export revenue in 2023, supporting around 63,000 local jobs,” reads the statement issued by the Victorian government. On Aug. 27, Education Minister Jason Clare announced capping the new international student intake at 270,000 for the calendar year 2025....