astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131This article<\/a> by Peter Hurley from Victoria University\u2019s Mitchell Institute in \u2018the Conversation\u2019, looks at the increase in \u2018permanently temporary\u2019 migrants in Australia. \u201cThese are people who have lived in the country for an extended period but have no path to permanent residency or citizenship.\u201d<\/p>\n So, what changes in arrangements would help international students get jobs and stay in Australia, particularly those with \u2018high potential\u2019?<\/p>\n With borders closed during the pandemic, \u201cwe saw the number of international students in Australia fall. Since borders reopened in December 2021, the number of international students in Australia has returned to record levels.\u201d The article tells us that:<\/p>\n \u201cThe government has also committed to expanding post-study work rights for international graduates. These rights enable former students in certain courses to stay for a period after their course. This can range from 18 months to six years.\u201d<\/p>\n Education institutions can play a vital role in driving the supply of temporary migrants because \u201cenrolling in a university or vocational course can enable access to longer visas,\u201d the article says. However, international students are required to demonstrate they are a \u201cgenuine\u201d student, and not using a student visa to enter the country primarily to work, but the ability to work is an important consideration in student choice of destination country.<\/p>\n In Australia, Peter says, the courses that are most popular are \u201cthose that entitle students to post-study visas or are aligned to permanent migration pathways.\u201d Indeed, \u201ccurrent and former international students are now the largest group of temporary migrants.\u201d Thus, enrolling in certain courses gives access to the possibility of an extended visa, so \u201cit is difficult to disentangle education decisions from migration decisions. In many ways, an international student is not just purchasing a course but also a multi-year visa.\u201d<\/p>\n Another article<\/a> by Peter tells us, that, in addition to working in carer roles:<\/p>\n \u201cThe 2016 census showed current and recently graduated international students made up about 2% of the total labour force. This student workforce is concentrated in areas reporting shortages. Before the pandemic, about 15% of waiters, 12% of kitchen hands and 10% of cooks and chefs were current or recently graduated international students. About 11% of commercial cleaners were current or recent international students.\u201d<\/p>\n Universities also get more money from enrolling international students than those that are domestic. For the VET sector, however, there is a stark difference in where the students study. According to Peter\u2019s article, in 2021:<\/p>\n \u201cof the ten vocational institutions with the highest international enrolments, nine were private colleges who catered largely to international students. In five of these colleges, 100% of enrolments were international students. These enrolments are largely in courses such as business, cookery and hospitality.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat are the issues and drivers?<\/h2>\n