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Australia's temporary graduate visa attracts international students, but many find it hard to get work in their field

  • Written by: Ly Tran, ARC Future Fellow, Deakin University
Australia's temporary graduate visa attracts international students, but many find it hard to get work in their fieldOut of the visa holders surveyed, 76% said access to the visa was an important factor in their decision to study in Australia.from shutterstock.com

The number of international students who stay in Australia after graduating on the temporary graduate visa – often referred to as the 485 visa – is growing fast. There were nearly 92,000 temp...

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Government retirement incomes inquiry puts superannuation in the frame

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Government retirement incomes inquiry puts superannuation in the frameThe inquiry will asked to examine how well super supports Australians in retirement.Shutterstock

The government has announced very broad terms of reference for its inquiry into Australia’s retirement income system, which will trigger fresh debate about the planned future rises in the superannuation guarantee rate.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and...

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Morrison's US trip

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini discusses Scott Morrison’s trip to Washington - including the state dinner thrown in his honour, his speech at the UN General Assembly, and his message to China - with Michelle Grattan. They also talk about possible Commonwealth intervention after the ACT passed a bill legalising marijuana...

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Want to really understand football culture? Here are 6 things to watch out for on Grand Final Day

  • Written by: David Caldwell, Lecturer in Language and Linguistics, University of South Australia

The AFL Grand Final is more than a physical contest between professional athletes.

It is a culture unto itself, crafted through a distinct set of social practices enacted by players, coaches, supporters, and the media, realised by a set of shared meaning making and communicative practices.

“Meaning making” is a term used in disciplines...

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