New South Wales government is under pressure to help international students

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Nearly all of the state and territory in Australia have offer some form of emergency assistance for international students except for New South Wales. But will it help student fend of hardhip during this coronavirus crisis?


Nearly all of the state and territory in Australia have launched some form of assistance for international students except New South Wales.  Therefore it is under pressure to act, but its government says it is considering its decision but want to hear more from the Australian National Cabinet what it has to say.

There are some of the assistances from each state and territory for international as the following:

  • Queensland is providing counseling, care package and meals.
  • Northern Territory has diverted some funds to keep international employed.
  • Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia have offered once of emergency relief funds.
  • ACT says it is helping students to stay employed.
  • Western Australia has launched crisis relief programs
  • New South Wales government is still considering it decision and want to hear what the Australian National cabinet has to say.
You can read more about how the Australian government program to help international students or how can they apply from SBS News.

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