Canberra international student plans are in progress but it won't be the magic fix unis need

Sarah Basford Canales
Updated November 26 2020 - 8:02am, first published 4:00am
Australian universities fared well in 2019 but 2020 brought on dire challenges likely to last for years. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Australian universities fared well in 2019 but 2020 brought on dire challenges likely to last for years. Picture: Jamila Toderas

International student fees contributed just under a third of total revenue for Australia's universities during 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic but experts believe plans to re-introduce students won't be enough to fix the situation for years to come.

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Sarah Basford Canales

Sarah Basford Canales

Politics and public sector reporter

I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com.

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