Comments from Liberal backbenchers which further push an ‘us and them’ divide are not just vile but will do nothing to reassure our wonderful international student population that they are indeed welcome here," she said. “International students enrich and enliven our university campuses. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app. SBS News contacted Senator Molan for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication. First published Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9:32pm Share. Jim Molan. Community See All. We are all the better for their presence," Senator Faruqi told SBS News on Tuesday. Catch up on SBS On Demand. Greens education spokesperson Mehreen Faruqi says the NSW senator's comment on Monday was "vile". who contribute an estimated $40 billion annually to the Australian economy and support around 250,000 jobs. Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. Greens education spokesperson Mehreen Faruqi, who addressed the Senate about the bill directly before Senator Molan, said the comments were "vile" and further pushed an 'us and them' divide. Contact Senator Jim Molan on Messenger. Senator Molan made the comments when he was speaking about the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Amendment Bill in the Senate on Monday. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. "Several years ago, a vice-chancellor commented to me that the consequence of so many foreign students is that our universities have lost their Australianness, and that is my personal experience as well," he said. Last month, the federal government said it had resumed the processing of student visa applications lodged in locations outside Australia in an attempt to boost the number of international students once borders reopen. Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Politician. We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Senator Jim Molan AO, DSC is a retired Major General in the Australian Army and a Senator for New So... See More. Remove; In this conversation. Jim Molan. Many international students who have remained in Australia during the pandemic have been hit hard by the economic impacts of COVID-19. Page Transparency See More. In April, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told temporary visa holders to return to their home countries if they could not support themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. Facebook; Twitter; Whatsapp; Mail; Whatsapp; Liberal Senator for NSW . Impressum. "It was bad enough when the prime minister told international students to go home. Senator Faruqi said international students had been "tragically maligned and let down by the federal government" during the pandemic. Earlier this month, a nationwide survey of temporary visa holders found 65 per cent of respondents had lost their job (60 per cent of international students) and 39 per cent didn't have enough money to cover basic living expenses. have been hit hard by the economic impacts of COVID-19, a nationwide survey of temporary visa holders, resumed the processing of student visa applications lodged in locations outside Australia. Please select the editions you would like to sign up to. Senator Molan said the bill highlighted many aspects of Australia's tertiary education sector, "not just its over-reliance on foreign students". Saved searches. The Hamish Macdonald era of Q+A kicks off with a stunning admission from Senator Jim Molan about his views on human-induced climate change as bushfire victims share their stories. 'That is no-one's business except for hers': Anthony Albanese defends embattled Gladys Berejiklian, Victorian COVID-19 cases stay in double figures as Premier Daniel Andrews faces no-confidence motion, Belarus threatens to fire on protesters as police use tear gas, stun grenades against pensioners, George Pell meets with Pope Francis for first time since acquittal on sex abuse charges, 'Wilfully destructive': Natural disasters nearly double under climate change, UN says, Protesters rally as confirmation hearings begin for US Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, Second coronavirus outbreak on ship off WA coast, as another six crew aboard bulk carrier test positive, Two Sydney doctors test positive for coronavirus, after state records one locally-acquired case, 'Immense grief and guilt': Traditional Owners say destruction of Juukan Gorge caves has taken a toll.
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