On 18 and 19 April 2023 the Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold public hearings for its Inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.
The Subcommittee will hear evidence from university and VET peak bodies, student accommodation, education agents and sector professional bodies about sector recovery and future growth.
The Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Senator Deborah O’Neill said, ‘The Melbourne public hearings will progress the inquiry’s focus into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for international education.’
Senator O’Neill commented ‘These hearings are a chance for the Committee to engage with sector leaders on the lessons from COVID-19 and how to apply those to Australia’s international education continued recovery and growth.’
Further information about the inquiry and program, are available on the inquiry webpage.
Public hearings details
Melbourne
Day One
Date: Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Venue: Davui Room, G1, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
Time: 8:30am – 5:15pm (AEST)
Day Two
Date: Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Venue: Davui Room, G1, 55 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm (AEST)
The hearing will also be live streamed on the APH website: aph.gov.au/live.
Media inquiries
Amelia Dalton, Chief of Staff, Senator Deborah O’Neill (Senator for New South Wales; Chair, Trade Subcommittee)
Ph: 0419 211 321
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 2313
jscfadt@aph.gov.au
