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"International students have come under fire from both sides of federal
politics in the past week.
The Albanese government introduced legislation to parliament last Thursday to
put caps on the number of international students each institution can enrol. In
his budget speech Treasurer Jim Chalmers said “[international student]
enrolments have grown without being matched by an increase in student housing
supply”.
This puts pressure on prices and rents, especially in our cities and
suburbs. It makes finding housing harder for every one.
In his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said the Coalition
wants to cut the number of international students:
we will reduce excessive numbers of foreign students studying at
metropolitan universities to relieve stress on rental markets in our major
cities.
But is this fair? Our research shows international students are finding it
stressful and difficult to secure accommodation. And the largest proportion is
already in purpose-built housing."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
