Siyuan Yin, a first-year student completing a bachelor degree in mathematical and computer Sciences at the University of Adelaide, has so far done all her Australian studies online. Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Australian government to allow international students back into the country. International students denied access to Australia due to coronavirus border restrictions have expressed their frustration and anxiety after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said their return in large numbers in 2021 would be "incredibly challenging". 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Thousands of international students have signed a petition addressed to the House of Representatives calling for their exemption from Australia’s COVID-19 travel border restrictions. The program, which required students to quarantine for two weeks at the Howard Springs Quarantine Facility — a former workers' camp near Darwin — and test negative for COVID-19, has been deemed successful by some in the industry, including the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA). This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Zhan Huang, a former international student in Melbourne, is among a group people who have launched a petition to the Australian Parliament asking for a travel-ban exemption for international students. Because the Prime Minister [Scott Morrison] has indicated that quarantine is a state government responsibility, and that the chief medical officers in each state have suddenly become de-facto premiers in many cases, then … unfortunately the federal government can, when they choose to, wash their hands of this,” he said. "I just hope that the international students can come back, maybe not all at once … and when we come, it's fine if we have to be quarantined," she said.Part 1: Chinese student 'cash cows'Each year hundreds of thousands of Chinese students flock to Australia to study, lured by promises of enhanced career prospects — but are they getting what they pay for?Read more. As of Saturday “International students suffer terribly from the travel ban,” the petition said. "High school students cannot go to school. SYDNEY: An official petition to Australian lawmakers urging them to exempt international students from border closures has received nearly 3,000 … The move comes after nearly 2800 international students signed a Commonwealth petition demanding the federal government exempt international students from border closures and allow them to … They also play a key role in influencing what state premiers will do. Why is this so significant in the battle to control COVID-19? Thousands of people have signed a parliamentary petition calling on Australia to give travel exemptions to international students and allow them to enter Friday, January 15 2021 Contact us "Universities well understand the frustration and anxiety felt by international students who are unable to return to Australia to continue or complete their studies," acting chief executive Anne-Marie Lansdown said. Australians, please have some empathy, Sign this petition please! The industry is worth 40 billion Australian dollars nationally and AU$8 billion in Victoria alone. "I want to explore more about myself, like what I want to do in the future.". 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"These are empty apartments that have got their own kitchens and en suite bathrooms, and all the logistics would be handled as per the usual quarantine hotel situation, so yes, it can be done.". Zhan Huang, a former international student in Melbourne, is among a group people who have launched a petition to the Australian Parliament asking for a travel-ban exemption for international students. According to Universities Australia, the peak body for the sector, more than 140,000 higher education international students were unable to study domestically after borders shut to international travellers last year. ", It added that international students were, "willing to quarantine, obey any rules and pay all the fees. Details of other pilot programmes to bring international students back to Australia have yet to be finalised. Some of Australia's most prestigious and cashed-up universities are being accused of hypocrisy, as data reveals almost 70 per cent of staff are employed insecurely while "thousands" have been laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quoting the latest figures revealed by the Federal Department of Education, Skills and Employment, SBS Punjabi said 30% (nearly 164,000) of Australia’s 542,106 student visa holders were stuck outside the country on Jan. 10, 2021; at least 12,740 student visa holders who left Australia were from India, the second-largest source of international students to Australia. Mr Andrews told a press conference on Monday there was little prospect of many students returning this year, due to limits on how many people the state could "safely quarantine". 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"I think [returning] 20,000 or 30,000 international students this year is going to be really hard, up to the point of, I don't think we can do that.". In December, Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory brought back about 70 international students via a pilot program. SYDNEY: An official petition to Australian lawmakers urging them to exempt international students from border closures has received nearly 3,000 signatures, cit. “High school students cannot go to school. Keep reasonable restrictions, ask for covid-19 negative certificates. International students denied access to Australia due to coronavirus border restrictions have expressed their frustration and anxiety after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said their return in … This includes International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) CEO Phill Honeywood who, that “our political community is relaxed about tennis, cricket players and their entourages coming here for a few weeks BUT not a small number of returning students!”. Please allow international students, who do not have online lessons and urgently need to enter Australia to study, to go back to their schools and continue their education on a voluntary basis,” it read. The exodus of students to their home countries, or unable to return to Australia, has devastated the Australian economy across the education, accommodation, hospitality and tourism sectors. “This pandemic has a global impact, however other universities around the world has (sic) made a clear response as to whether students would return except for Australia. Australia's lucrative international education industry has been devastated by the government's decision to close the country's borders in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. New South Wales and Victoria, which together host the largest share of international students, were the worst hit. "In November, the decision was made to move the pilot to early 2021 to ensure the safety of South Australians, the ongoing repatriation of Australians, and the safe arrival of students," the spokesperson said. International education is the 3rd largest exporter for Australia generating more than 30 billion dollars in revenue each year. Over 60,000 students departed NSW, 56,824 left Victoria, resulting in an overwhelming loss of revenue and costing hundreds of jobs. We really [want to] go back to Australia because our main reason is to study to gain some knowledge. According to the petition, many university students are struggling with the “bad quality” of online lessons. Health Department Secretary Brendan Murphy on Monday warned the international border would remain largely closed throughout 2021. Australia’s lucrative international education industry has been devastated by the government’s decision to close the country’s borders in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Australia closed its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents on March 20, 2020. ", Mr Huang, who now works in IT, said it was "unfair [international] students who are stuck overseas … are paying the same tuition fees, but cannot access on-campus learning assets.". Help International Students return to Australia before 2021! In the petition, students argued that international students contribute to the Australian economy, adding that “it is unfair that they are left hanging without any specific plans”. International students launch campaign to return to Australia amid border closures Newzpick. Over 10,000 people have signed at the time of writing. "I think face to face is really important because you can [connect with] the teacher and your classmates, you will feel really active. Spokespeople for the Victorian and South Australian governments said the states were working closely with the education sector and the Federal Government to welcome international students back to the state "when it is safe to do so". The ABC has approached the NSW Government for comment and the Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge declined to comment. “There’s a bit of a game of pass the parcel going on between the federal and state governments. "We put a plan to the Premier, just before Christmas, where we're going to use purpose-built student accommodation, no cost to the Australian taxpayer," he told ABC Radio Melbourne. "I made some comments about international students [on Monday] and I'm sure some in that sector have not liked me being pretty frank and honest about this," he said. "We are as anxious to see international students return to Australia as they are to come back. "International students contribute millions of dollars to [the Australian] community and benefit Aussie society in various areas," the petition said. brought back about 70 international students via a pilot program. The Department of Education, Skills and Employment said that the above data include a cohort of students who have finished their studies or are yet to start their studies. IEAA CEO Phil Honeywood said universities could run their own quarantine system. Australia closed its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents on March 20, 2020. By Swati Pandey. p>Canberra, Jan 16 (IANS) Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Australian government to allow international students back into the country. https://t.co/3Rqd40KK0s#LetUsBackToAus #bringusbaktoaus @OpenAcademics #AcademicChatter #Australia, — Soumyadeep Das (@_soumyadeepdas) January 17, 2021. For latest updates on an emergency-level bushfire in Darradup, north-east of Augusta in WA, search on ABC Emergency or or find your local ABC radio station, Follow our live coverage ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the next US president. "High school students cannot go to school. International students denied access to Australia due to coronavirus border restrictions have expressed their frustration and anxiety after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said their return in large numbers in 2021 would be “incredibly challenging”. The petition also appeals for travel exemptions for international students not just for their future, but also for the recovery of Australia’s economy. Open border Australia petition for international students. Despite students’ eagerness to return to Australia, Australian government data shows that thousands of international students are still locked out of the country. The federal government, however, does control the country’s border force and plays a pivotal role with international airport arrivals. Thousands of international students have signed a, addressed to the House of Representatives calling for their exemption from Australia’s COVID-19 travel border restrictions. Key points: More than 140,000 higher education international students are unable to enter Australia, according to an education peak body A […] “International students suffer terribly from the travel ban,” the petition reads. This includes International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) CEO Phill Honeywood who tweeted that “our political community is relaxed about tennis, cricket players and their entourages coming here for a few weeks BUT not a small number of returning students!”. SYDNEY (Reuters) - An official petition to Australian lawmakers urging them to exempt international students from border closures has received nearly 3,000 signatures, citing "bad quality" online lessons and lack of schooling for some. However, in a separate press conference on Tuesday, Mr Andrews said the state had not yet made any decisions about overseas students and that he had no proposals before him. "International students suffer terribly from the travel ban," the petition said. An official petition to Australian lawmakers urging them to exempt international students from border closures has received nearly 3,000 signatures, citing … "But I think many students will feel very disappointed. But we want to do so based on the best expert medical advice.". Australia's lucrative international education industry has been devastated by the government's decision to close the country's borders in March 2020 in response to … Details of other pilot programmes to bring international students back to Australia have yet to be finalised. "International students suffer terribly from the travel ban," the petition said. Despite students’ eagerness to return to Australia, Australian government data shows that thousands of international students are still locked out of the country. International Student started this petition to Scott Morrison (Prime Minister of Australia) According to the petition, many university students are struggling with the “bad quality” of online lessons. “International students are willing to quarantine, obey any rules and pay all the fees,” the petition added. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, like many Australians, international students in Australia are getting impacted as well. reported via The Australian that Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will approach the National Cabinet with a proposal to create a separate quota for student arrivals within the state’s hotel quarantine system. Each year hundreds of thousands of Chinese students flock to Australia to study, lured by promises of enhanced career prospects — but are they getting what they pay for? A South Australian Government spokesperson said they were planning to work with the state's three public universities and the Federal Government to return international students to the state as part of a pilot program. "My grade point average has dropped so much, because it's that difficult to fully [study] online, and also I'm more tired all the time," she told the ABC. "Even if we have a lot of the population vaccinated, we don't know whether that will prevent transmission of the virus," Professor Murphy told ABC News Breakfast. The industry is worth 40 billion Australian dollars nationally and AU$8 billion in Victoria alone. The petition has gained nearly 12,300 signatures after it was launched late last week. “International students are willing to quarantine, obey any rules and pay all the fees. He added that New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian had proposed a similar scheme but later backed down when the northern beaches cluster emerged. Charlotte Duanmu, who is studying a bachelor of media degree at RMIT University, said she didn't want to complete her final year online and it was challenging to do the course without having access to university equipment. Australia's lucrative international education industry has been devastated by the government's decision to close the country's borders in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Ms Fresyela, who lives in Jakarta, was forced to leave Melbourne last April due to her declining heath and having experienced isolation and homesickness during lockdown. "We've still got people struggling to get home, or even if every Aussie who wanted to come home had already made it home, there is a huge capacity issue here," he said. SYDNEY (Reuters) - An official petition to Australian lawmakers urging them to exempt international students from border closures has received nearly 3,000 signatures, citing "bad … International students are struggling for there right by registering a petition for the exemption for international students. Many universities, TAFEs and colleges are now planning or already delivering the classes online which make sense due to the current situation. She's recently completed her entire first year of university from her family's living room in her hometown of Qingdao in China. We are willing to quarantine in student  apartments and will not take any stranded Australians’ places. Thousands of people have signed a parliamentary petition calling on Australia to give travel exemptions to international students and allow them to enter the "We appeal [for] exemptions for international students, not only for [the] student's future and human right, but also for the recovery of [Australia's] economy. "Tens and tens of thousands of international students coming back here is going to be incredibly challenging, if not impossible, this year.". Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Australian government to allow international students back into the country. The petition added, “Lots of students do not have online classes and they have to be exempted to enter Australia to schools as soon as possible.” Critics have argued that the Australian government is not doing enough to facilitate the return of international students. In an interview with Joe Hildebrand, Honeywood said Andrews has floated the idea, but no one knows when or if it’ll eventuate. Sydney radio station 2GB 873 reported via The Australian that Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will approach the National Cabinet with a proposal to create a separate quota for student arrivals within the state’s hotel quarantine system. More than 60 international students arrived in the Northern Territory (NT) in December 2020 as part of a pilot program, becoming the first students to enter Australia in March. In an interview with Joe Hildebrand, Honeywood said Andrews has floated the idea, but no one knows when or if it’ll eventuate. Quoting the latest figures revealed by the Federal Department of Education, Skills and Employment. "We can only use our own equipment, but most of us only have a phone or maybe a small camera and we don't have … professional equipment, which is really awful," she said. The Oxford vaccine is now available. Ester Fresyela has been waiting to return to Melbourne to complete the final year of her bachelor of actuarial science degree at Monash University in Melbourne, but the news that international students might not be able to return this year has "hit hard". PM says Government will 'see how things play out' with international borders, This $100 million student block has a pool hall, cinema and rooftop city views. "I think it's reasonable that many students will not be coming back this year because it's for the local [community's] safety, and for the overseas students' safety and health," she told the ABC. Mr Andrews said international education was the state's biggest export and he was not pleased that students won't be able to return for another year. He added that New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian had proposed a similar scheme but later backed down when the northern beaches cluster emerged. Thousands of international students have signed a petition addressed to the House of Representatives calling for their exemption from Australia’s COVID-19 travel border restrictions. He said many students were forced to keep paying rent, and were separated from their friends, partners and pets while waiting for the Government to allow them back into the country. The petition added, “Lots of students do not have online classes and they have to be exempted to enter Australia to schools as soon as possible.”. "We're not tourists, we are students. Over 10,000 people have signed at the time of writing. abc.net.au - International students denied access to Australia due to coronavirus border restrictions have expressed their frustration and anxiety after Victorian … 'Willing to quarantine, obey the rules': International students petition for return to Australia - Flipboard News Today || Headlines Today Thousands of people have signed a parliamentary petition calling on Australia to give travel exemptions to international Open border Australia petition for international students. said 30% (nearly 164,000) of Australia’s 542,106 student visa holders were stuck outside the country on Jan. 10, 2021; at least 12,740 student visa holders who left Australia were from India, the second-largest source of international students to Australia. But in a Zoom meeting, I felt quite nervous and … people don't want to say many things.". The first flight carrying 63 international students to return to Australia landed in Darwin on Nov. 30, 2020. 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