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The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has welcomed the release of the Baird Review interim report on the legislation that governs international education in Australia.
The interim report of the review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 highlights more effective consumer protection and stronger, simpler regulation as two essential reforms needed to strengthen international education.
Key observations in the report include the need to toughen the gateway for organisations to register as international education providers, support students' access to better information, improve students' tuition protection arrangements and enhance student complaints handling and support mechanisms.
The report also discussed the links between education and migration, and the long-term sustainability of the international education sector.
The head of the review, Bruce Baird, has held forums with almost 200 students and providers, from the tertiary, ELICOS and school sectors. He has also met with provider and student peak bodies, regulators and state and territory government officials, and with key embassies.
The review received about 150 written submissions and more than 300 people participated in an online forum. The feedback will help inform the final report which Mr Baird will present to the Government in early 2010.
Mr Baird is also considering the recommendations of the International Student Roundtable and is taking into account other work occurring across governments to enhance the sector and protect international students.
To view the report visit http://www.aei.gov.au
This page was generated on 17 December, 2009
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