ABSTRACT
Australian
international education has consistently shown strong pioneering and
innovation. In 2015, Australia formulated its first National Strategy for
International Education, the National Strategy for International Education
2025, which aims to position Australia as a global leader in education, training and research. In 2019, international
education in Australia provided about 250,000 jobs and generated $40.3
billion in income, promoting education and economic
development. However, the novel coronavirus pandemic has brought
numerous challenges to international education worldwide, and Australia, a
significant exporter of international education, has suffered a major impact.
The number of international students in Australia’s international education has
plummeted, the scale of the industry has shrunk, the international reputation
has been damaged, and other crises, its structural imbalance has also been
revealed. As a result, in December 2021, the Australian Government launched a
new International Education Strategy, the Australian Strategy for International
Education 2021-2030, “Strategy 2021-2030”, with the challenge of change as an
opportunity to achieve the recovery and long-term growth of its international
education. This paper will analyze the positive impact of this education policy on
the economic development of Australia. Overall, this paper aims to provide
valuable insight into Australia’s international education strategy and its
effect on its economic and social development. By analyzing policy texts and discourses, this paper will
contribute to a deeper understanding of policy objectives,
implementation challenges and potential outcomes, providing helpful information
for policymakers, researchers and stakeholders in the international education
sector.