Why Australia Wants to Set Caps on International Students

Australia's education system is facing a shift as international student numbers decline due to rising housing costs, potentially erasing gains made by local students. The government's recent measures to cap overseas enrollments reflect its economic reliance on mining and changing perceptions of education as a competitive global sector, with U.S., U.K., and Canada also vying for talent. Critics, such as Pakistani-born educator Ali Bajwa, caution that while some academic positions may be lost, there is potential to improve selection criteria rather than imposing strict limitations on student numbers.