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New Chair of state’s International Education Advisory Council announced
Minister for Trade, Martin Pakula announced on Wednesday 17 February the appointment of former Victorian Premier John Brumby as the new Chair of the state’s International Education Advisory Council. Mr Brumby (pictured) brings extensive education sector experience to the role as Chancellor of La Trobe University and Chair of the Advisory Board for the University of Melbourne School of Government. He will lead the Council in providing independent advice on issues relating to Victoria’s renowned international education sector.
Minister Pakula thanked the outgoing Chair, Jane den Hollander AO, for her service to the Victorian international education sector and the community.
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The Andrews Labor Government is backing international education, Victoria’s largest export sector, with an action plan of scholarships, research partnerships and new study hubs to be created in Asia, Latin America and India.
Devised after consultation with the sector and Victoria’s International Education Advisory Council, the $33.4 million
International Education Short-Term Recovery Plan will build on our strengths – being home to Australia’s best student city and boasting globally-renowned education institutions – to stand out in a competitive market.
International education was the state’s single largest export sector in 2019, worth $13.7 billion and supporting around 79,000 Victorian jobs.
More than 250,000 international students travelled here to study last year but the current number of international students in Victoria sits at 120,000 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.