Unions fear trade deals with US

Article Abstract:

Academics in Australia have expressed their concern that a free-trade agreement signed with the United States in week commencing 09 February 2004 could lead to US universities setting up operations in Australia and receiving the same level of benefits as local institutions. Peter Costello, Australia's federal government treasurer, noted that as a result of the agreement Australian institutions would get enhanced access to a market of about 300 million people and, while Costello refused to be specific about the exact value of the agreement, the federal government claimed that it could be worth A$4 billion in benefits to the country's economy.

International economic relations, Analysis, International aspects, Education, Higher, Higher education, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements, Educational aspects, Trade policy

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First fall in enrolment fuels fear of closures

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Australian universities are concerned that federal Education Department figures show a fall in foreign postgraduat enrolments which could result in the closure of courses, departments and whole institutions. This is the first time there has been a nationwide fall and with overseas students making up over a third of all postgraduate enrolments, any fall could have a major impact on finances.

Demographic aspects

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Applications and entrance requirements fall as Australian student debt rises

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Australian universities have seen sharp declines in application numbers from both domestic and international students and critics blame the decision in 2004 to allow universities to raise Higher Education Scheme charges by 25 percent. Rising debt levels are believed by some to be deterring students.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Education, Educational finance

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