International Students
The 2010 Federal Election and Postgraduates
This report outlines the key issues and priorities for Australia’s 280,000+ postgraduate students in the lead up to the 2010 Federal Election. The report is informed by the efforts of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) to support improvements and reforms for postgraduates for over 30 years, as well as ongoing engagement and consultation on the interests and needs of this important group.
Senate Inquiry: ESOS Amendments Bill 2010
Fri, 2010-07-16 10:50 — Nigel PalmerOn 24 June 2010 the Senate referred the Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 for inquiry and report.
The Bill amends the ESOS Act 2000 in relation to:
- the registration process for approved providers;
- financial penalties;
- the publication of certain information.
The Bill amends the Ombudsman Act 1976 to enable the Ombudsman to:
International Students in Australia Announce United Voice
Meeting Australia’s Research Workforce Needs: The Federal Government's Research Workforce Strategy Consultation Paper
Thu, 2010-07-08 11:03 — Nigel Palmer[Below is an edited version of the information available on the DIISR website].
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Visa Capping) Bill 2010
Federal Government’s Reality Check on RTS
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has welcomed the release of the Consultation Paper for informing the development of the Federal Government’s Research Workforce Strategy. The Consultation Paper follows directly from Building Australia's Research Capacity, the Final report from the 2008 House of Reps Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues.
2010 International Students Forum
Wed, 2010-06-02 16:36 — Nigel PalmerAbout the 2010 International Students Forum
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) and the National Union of Students (NUS) are pleased to announce details of the 2nd Annual International Students’ Forum, which will take place at the University of Tasmania Hobart from the 4th-7th of July 2010.
Rally for Justice for International Students TOMORROW
Wed, 2010-06-02 10:31 — SUPRA PresidentThis rally is TOMORROW!!! Make sure you and your friends are there to support international students!!
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Subject: International Students Rally for Justice(3rd June 2010) Sydney
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 22:52:56 +1000
From: All International Student Association
Representative body for international students the only legitimate way to go
*** For Immediate release: Wednesday 21st April ***
Representative body for international students the only legitimate way to go
“NUS is concerned that COAG has endorsed the establishment of an unrepresentative committee considering NUS and CAPA have been working for close to 12 months to establish a peak International Student Council which is endorsed by student organisations across Australia,” said Carla Drakeford, President of the National Union of Students.
Job posting: International Officer (La Trobe)
Mon, 2010-04-19 13:14 — Nigel Palmer