Senate debates

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Matters of Urgency

International Students

4:21 pm

Photo of Marielle SmithMarielle Smith (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I thought it was my turn to speak, but that's alright. I'll keep going. Almost all universities—89 per cent—have received an indicative allocation for 2025 at or above their 2019 level. That includes the three great universities in my home state of South Australia, all of which have received an indicative allocation higher than their new overseas student commencements in 2023.

Honourable senators interjecting—

I have interjections about misinformation from the Greens, which is hilarious. Perhaps, Acting Deputy President, you could—

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