The government is funding international extensions of domestic programmes and policies

Acting Education Minister Stuart Robert announces $10m for six projects including;

* $2.2m for international post docs in-line with local PhD funding in the research commercialisation strategy

* $450 000 to identify opportunities for diversification across the international education sector to improve business resilience and student experience

* $1.5m to “pilot innovative transnational education products”  in SE Asia, Latin America, South Asia and North Asia.

* $1.3m to pilot VET micro-credentials in “skill gaps” targeted at international students

* $4.25m to deliver critical skills courses in partner countries, supporting Australian education providers to expand offshore delivery and build partnerships with industry.

* $300 000 to develop a best practice guide for the sector on international student engagement.