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Phil Payne has announced his intention to step down as StudyPerth's chief executive in January.

Schools, TAFEs, and universities are eager to welcome international students back to WA.

WA's university sector is concerned with the lack of federal support for international students, warning that choices made now could cause years of damage to the country's economy and reputation.

The full impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak has begun to weigh on the Australian economy, with aviation, commodities and education absorbing the worst of the shock.

Representatives from Western Australia's education and tourism sectors have expressed cautious optimism the state's institutions are well placed to ride out the effects of the current novel coronavirus outbreak, as the state government pledges $2.9 million in extra funding to aid in combatting the impact it will have on WA's tourism sector.

This month's edition of Office Hours focuses on property opportunities in WA's education sector, featuring interviews with Study Perth's Philip Payne and Curtin University's Tim Urquhart.

The McGowan has reversed one of its first policy initiatives, announcing over the weekend that Perth will once again be classified as a ‘region', making it easier for international students to gain work after their studies.

Business leaders from sectors as diverse as education and manufacturing say temporary migration visa policies are holding WA back.

Higher promotional funding and a lift in the state's share of new international students are encouraging signs.

The state government will grant $4.5 million towards StudyPerth's plan to turnaround the decline of international student numbers, which will include an alumni database, digital marketing campaign and an international student centre in the city.

Three months after announcing a new education strategy, StudyPerth has launched its action plan, outlining a range of ideas to attract and retain international students.

Government-backed agency StudyPerth has today appointed eight Western Australians from the education, legal and professional sectors as members of a new employability panel aimed at international students.

South Australia is giving Western Australia a run for its money in the race to attract international students.

A new report commissioned by StudyPerth has recommended the international education body update its strategy to focus on destination marketing and employability outcomes.

SPECIAL REPORT: To keep pace with the competition nationwide, WA's universities are finding ways to grow their market share in a challenging environment.

Western Australia's market share for international students has plunged to 6.6 per cent after the state registered no growth in 2017 despite an extra 71,000 students heading to Australia from overseas.