Dr Parmjeet Parmar: Act Tertiary Education Spokesperson on plan to boost international student numbers

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The Government's unveiling new initiatives in hopes of doubling the international education sector.

Education Minister Erica Stanford wants it to contribute 7.2 billion dollars to the economy by 2034.

The Government's plan begins with expanding work rights to all tertiary students in approved exchange programmes.

It's also allowing eligible students to work 25-hours per week - up from the current 20.

It will also investigate a new short-duration work visa and streamlining multi-year visa application.

Act Tertiary Education Spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar told Andrew Dickens she welcomes the news.

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