Government Cuts Diploma to Stop Visa Loophole | Adelaide News

0:00The federal government is stepping in to shut down a specific graduate diploma program. They're concerned that too many international students are using this course. The graduate diploma of management, learning, not for actual education, but as a way to extend their stay in Australia and switch fields. This is the first time the government has used new powers to cancel courses they believe are being misused, aiming to protect the integrity of the whole international education system. This move comes as part of a larger effort to improve the quality of international education and also to slow down overall migration numbers. The number of students transferring into this particular diploma has jumped dramatically from just over 520 to 4, 1,025. A significant majority of these students were already in higher education, suggesting they were looking for an easier path rather than a new educational pursuit. Officials are pointing out that nearly half of the students approved for this diploma didn't even start it,

1:00and completion rates are way below average. 4. Vocational Courses This raises red flags about whether the program is serving its intended purpose, or if it's become a loophole. The government wants to ensure Australia remains a top destination for genuine students seeking quality education. While students already enrolled in the diploma can finish their studies, no new students will be accepted. This action is part of a broader strategy by the government to use regulatory tools to manage migration levels. They've already adjusted visa processing priorities and slowed down applications for certain types of visas. The goal here is to maintain Australia's reputation as a trusted place for international learning, while also ensuring the visa system isn't being exploited. It's about balancing the benefits of international education with the need for a well-managed migration system. That's the story for today. Adelaide News Today, driven by AI.