Election fever is here — and with it, a volley of policies that feel more like political grenades than visionary reforms. In this episode of Global Horizons, Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder dive into the policy madness unfurling as Australia heads to the polls: skyrocketing visa fees, party promises that don't stack up, and a worrying lack of coherent strategy from either side of politics. What does it all mean for the future of international education?
With candid analysis and more than a few sighs of disbelief, the duo unpacks the competing proposals from Labor, the Coalition, and the minor parties — and what these proposals reveal (or don’t) about who really understands the sector. They also explore how Australia’s international education community can push back against the current wave of political short-termism, from activating young voters to building smarter social license campaigns.
Plus, a silver lining: uplifting stories of Australian students making a tangible difference overseas — and how small actions can ripple out to big, long-term impact.
Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.
The podcast wouldn’t be possible without The Koala News, Australia’s international education news website.
This episode is supported by Choosing Your Uni, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets.
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