The Anthony Albanese-led Australian government has directed its universities to ensure domestic students remain the majority, in a bid to rebalance enrolments amid rising international admissions. Education Minister Jason Clare has said that Australian students must constitute more than 50% of total enrolments across institutions.

While speaking to Sky News , the Education Minister asserted that Australians should make up more than 50% of total enrollments in HEIs.

He said that while international students are significant to the country’s economy, HEIs must prioritise the locals. “There’s nothing more important for Australian universities than educating Australians," Clare said.

His statement came amid concerns that international students have exceeded the 50% threshold at leading Aus

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