CMM’s “what a surprise” correspondent reports the Commonwealth Ombudsman has tweeted a reminder for students from overseas that they must maintain “satisfactory attendance” in their courses

It’s a visa condition the Ombudsman announces, pointing to a helpful fact sheet.

So why now? Apart from general ombudefficiency perhaps it has something to do with the Commonwealth allowing student visa holders to work as many hours as they want, (CMM January 20).

Pre pandemic there was a 20 hour a week ceiling, increased in 2020 and ’21 (July 10 2021). The no-limit rule is up for review this month, but students who have got used to the money may not be inclined to work less so they can study as much as they are supposed to.