Australia

Corruption Scandal and International Students

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  • Anthony Welch University of Sydney

Keywords:

scandal, corruption, education agents, commission, exploitation, reputation

Abstract

Australia’s considerable success in attracting substantial numbers of international students has come at a cost. A USD 27 billion industry has grown up, and it is inadequately regulated. Loopholes in the visa system allow corrupt agents to organise a student visa to a reputable university, while simultaneously planning to switch the student to a lower-quality training provider, who offers a higher commission. More regulation of education agents is urgently needed.

Author Biography

Anthony Welch, University of Sydney

Anthony Welch is professor at the University of Sydney, Australia.

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Published

2024-01-05

How to Cite

Welch, A. (2024). Australia: Corruption Scandal and International Students. International Higher Education, (116), 26–28. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/17373

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