JOHN Brumby has been reappointed as Chair of Victoria’s International Education Advisory Council.
Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas announced that Mr Brumby, Chancellor of Latrobe University and a former Victorian Premier, will continue his important work at the helm of the Advisory Council which provides advice to government on issues and policies relating to Victoria’s renowned international education sector.
The Advisory Council’s work has included providing critical insights to help the Andrews Labor Government develop the International Education Recovery Plan 2025, setting a strong foundation for the sector’s post-pandemic resurgence.
Victoria’s international education sector has rebounded strongly, with the number of student visa holders studying in Victoria doubling to more than 140,000 since borders reopened at the end of 2021.
Victoria’s international education sector is Victoria’s third biggest export earner behind food and fibre and manufacturing, generating $6.9B in export revenue and supporting more than 40,000 jobs.
In addition to the appointment of Mr Brumby, the Labor Government has also appointed international education leaders Layton Pike (RMIT University), Michelle Hoodbhoy (Monash University) and Carolyn Chong (Federation University) to the Advisory Council.
