New visa age limit ‘biased against women, barrier to highly skilled’

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“Australia is competing in a global race for talent where major education destination countries such as Canada, the UK, the US, China and Japan have actively capitalised on international education to support their nation’s economy,” Professor Tran said. “The change to the age limit is contradictory to other policies to enhance Australia’s attraction for research talent, and the need to tap into a highly qualified pool of graduates to help with workforce demand and support economic growth.” Shehani and Gayani, who asked not to have their names published, are both Sri Lankan, studying for master’s degrees in Melbourne and are...