General
International students to arrive in Australia for first time in nine months under pilot program
The first charter flight of international students is set to arrive in Darwin on Monday under a pilot program to bring students back to Australia.
Key points:
- The charter flight is taking international students from Singapore to Darwin
- Some students said they were disappointed with the Federal Government over travel restrictions
- An expert told the ABC that Australia risks losing its reputation in international education
Up to 70 students from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia are scheduled to arrive at Darwin International Airport at 7:20am on Monday, marking the first time international students have been allowed into the country since March 20.
The ABC understands all the students will be transferred directly from the airport…
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