Structural fallout after COVID-19, subdued investment, and overseas competition are likely behind universities' mixed performance in a recent world ranking.
Western Australia's international education industry is poised for a much-needed boost thanks to the state government's $10 million agent incentive scheme.
The Morrison government's Job Ready Graduates package of reforms reduced student tuition fees in fields expected to produce the most job growth, while increasing fees for courses seen as less vital to the economy.