Australia-India trade pact shields students in the wake of new migration strategy
Indian students in the USA
In light of Australia's recent announcement of a new migration Strategy, the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) has emerged as a pivotal safeguard, alleviating concerns for Indian students pursuing education down under. Australian High Commissioner Philip Green asserted that commitments forged under the AI-ECTA would remain intact, providing a buffer against the new measures imposed on the influx of foreigners.
"Commitments agreed between India and Australia under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) will be upheld under the new Migration Strategy," stated High Commissioner Green, underscoring the continuity of benefits for Indian graduates.
"This means that Indian graduates will continue to be eligible to stay on a Temporary Graduate Visa for two years for a bachelor's degree, three years for the completion of a Masters degree and 4 years for a completion of a PhD," he said.
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The AI-ECTA's purview extends to former students, granting them the opportunity to stay in Australia based on their qualifications. Australian High Commissioner Green emphasised the government's welcoming stance towards high-quality students.
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Welcoming high-quality students
"The government will continue to welcome high-quality students seeking out educational opportunities in Australia. I see no reason why Indian student numbers shouldn’t continue to grow." The number of Indian students currently enrolled for studying in Australia is estimated at around 120,277 (August 2023), making Indian students the second largest cohort of foreign students in Australia.
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Australia's migration review, while imposing no caps on foreign students, has introduced new measures. Stricter English language requirements, restrictions on onshore visa hopping to maintain system integrity, and increased scrutiny of high-risk student visa applications form the crux of the strategy. Canberra's focus under the migration review is to attract skilled workers which aligns with the needs of its economy under a consensus reached by the government, trade unions, and businesses.