In the middle of media reports indicating that student applications from specific Indian countries are prohibited or limited by some Australian educational institutions, the Australian High Commission in Nový Delhi strongly refuted demands.
“The claim that requests for students of Indian university from specific Indian countries are forbidden or limited is incorrect,” said Australian High Commission spokesman in Nový Delhi.
The official added that Indian students form a significant part of the Australian international student community.
In Australia, more than 125,000 Indian students are currently studying the largest cohort of students from any country, the spokesman noted.
Strong bilateral ties in education
The spokesman emphasized the close relationship between India and Australia in the Education Sector and said: “India and Australia continue to have a very strong relationship in education. Australia is deeply evaluated by Indian students and the Australian government welcomes its contribution to our classes and Australian society.”
Visa decisions are sovereign: mea
A spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), who deals with this problem during the weekly press briefing, acknowledged that there was an immigration decision in the host country’s domain.
“Visa matters are sovereign matters. Whether Australia wants to release an X or Y visa, it is their privilege. So we look at it,” Jaiswal said.
The Australian leader of the opposition suggests the main cuts of students’ income
Meanwhile, the Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton has proposed a significant reduction in the number of international students within the wider migration reforms aimed at alleviating the housing crisis in the country.
“Announced: We will limit international students and reduce permanent migration by 25 percent – in the first year there are almost 40,000 houses left,” Dutton said in a contribution to the X -social platform.
He claimed that contemporary Australian migration strategies were putting huge pressure on the availability and availability of housing, especially in large cities. According to Australia, he promised to reduce the income of students by 80,000 today and said that this step would help solve the housing crisis and make it easier for young Australians to shop home.
“Since previous elections, the number of international students has increased by 65 % – from 5.20 000 to more than 8.50 000 – with a 25 % increase in middle rent across the country,” he added.
Uncertainty in the middle of political proposals
Although Dutton’s proposal still has to be introduced and remains a political attitude rather than government policy, it has raised concerns about foreign students and participating parties of education in both countries. However, the explanation of the Australian High Commission offers some assurance for potential Indian students who plan to study below.
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