Australia and New Zealand

Representative body for country’s eight institutions loses staff and has functions scaled back with policy work being taken on by in-house teams

‘Focused interim action’ required on a sector that politicians say is ‘sacrificing fundamental social benefits in the pursuit of corporate outcomes’

Notwithstanding other ‘unfinished business’ in international education, government maintains focus on integrity and numbers

Unprecedented refusal rates raise fresh doubts over risk rating methodology as officials get tough on ‘non-genuine’ students

Agricultural and environmental research lose out, as scientists criticise ‘dangerous confusion’ of government’s switch to ‘smarter investment’

Employment increasingly elusive for foreigners blindsided by Australia’s steep cost of living

Face-to-face learners said to be more collaborative workers than online-only peers, survey suggests

Auckland survey finds 45 per cent of respondents are ‘food insecure’, while Otago study traces ‘persistent’ reliance on food banks

Average pay differential widening between organisations that try to address it and those with a more hands-off approach, report suggests

Upper house amendments give Atec more independence and a research advisory role, but no power to intervene on student fees

Increased federal funding and student demand fuel a boost to most institutions’ bottom lines in Sunshine State

Research Australia’s pre-budget submission is the latest move to ensure women finally receive equity in health and careers, says Jessica Borger