Education Roundtable 2024

With a lack of quality information available and long term consequences across the sector unknown, ALABC and Central Queensland University are pleased to host a LATAM Education Roundtable with the following key participants:

• James Goodsell, Director - Student Program Management Section DHA
• Dr Luke Haynes-Bishop, Assistant Director Latin America & Caribbean Section DFAT
• Michael Currie, Assistant Director International Education DFAT
• Study Qld
• Global Victoria
• Study NSW

Australia's once booming $40+ billion education industry is currently under significant strain. As the Australian government struggles to balance internal economic demands and cost of living pressures, policy changes relating to international students and visas have formed part of the government's arsenal to combat these issues. 

Multiple policy changes, high visa refusal rates, high cost of living for students, reputational damage, loss of market share, reduced places available, high cost associated with visa applications and lack of transparency are just some of the concerns raised by multiple stakeholders across the education sector. There currently appears to be a disconnect between the 'open for business' messaging being promoted in the Latin American region and Australia's immigration rules and education goals. 

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation on the direction of one of our most important transpacific economic relationships.

Participants can join virtually, or in person in Brisbane.