In their search for people other than themselves to blame for Australia’s lack of affordable housing, the country’s two major political parties have found an easy scapegoat in international students.

On a typical school day in Australia this year, about 11% of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was 7%. Two in five students now miss about a day of school each fortnight on average. This makes ...

According to the Allianz Partners Australia 2024 State of Student Healthcare Report, over 61% of international students found everyday life in Australia significantly more expensive than expected.