Welfare of International Students

26 November 2009

© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
ISBN 978-1-74229-184-0

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View the report as separate downloadable parts:

Membership of Committee	(PDF 12KB)
Summary of Recommendations	(PDF 17KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Background	(PDF 297KB)
Terms of reference (a) the roles and responsibilities of education providers, migration and education agents, state and federal governments, and relevant departments and embassies, in ensuring the quality and adequacy in information, advice, service delivery and support, with particular reference to: (iv) student visa requirements, (vi) employment rights and protections from exploitation, and (c) any other related matters. Background to the inquiry Complementary inquiries The Baird review Complementary measures The education sector and the economy
Chapter 2 - The international education sector and immigration policy	(PDF 38KB)
Appropriate pathways to permanency Effect of the perception of automatic pathway to permanent residency Regulating information provided offshore
Chapter 3	(PDF 196KB)
Student safety - background Lack of personal safety awareness Lack of adequate personal safety information Failure to report incidents to police Travel concessions Adequate and affordable accommodation Accessibility and availability Tenancy rights and disputes Accommodation assistance and support Employment rights and employee protections Living expenses Social inclusion Provision of information Dealing with complaints The need for independent review Committee view
Chapter 4	(PDF 228KB)
Work underway in this area Legislative framework Responsibilities Adequacy of the legislation and regulatory framework Other issues Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Education and Migration Agents	(PDF 106KB)
Migration agents Education agents Agents overseas Another issue
Appendix 1 - Submissions Received	(PDF 45KB)
Appendix 2 - Public Hearings and Witnesses	(PDF 17KB)
Appendix 3 - Response from State Regulatory Authorities	(PDF 2440KB) (PDF 2453KB)

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3521
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5706
Email:	eewr.sen@aph.gov.au