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The ongoing border closures are harming Australia's international education sector with modelling estimates showing it is set to shrink from $40.3 billion in 2019 to $20.5 billion by the end of 2022.


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By John Baldock, Essam Al-Ghalib

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The ongoing border closures are harming Australia's international education sector with modelling estimates showing it is set to shrink from $40.3 billion in 2019 to $20.5 billion by the end of 2022.


It's an issue that has plagued Australia throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: international students unable to continue their studies.

According to Victoria University's Mitchell Institute, the international education sector is set to shrink from $40.3 billion to $20.5 billion.

Predictions of a 50 per cent drop in enrolment devastated not only institutions all over Australia, but the decline has impacted several other entities that cater to students' needs.


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