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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has spoken on how to get “international education back on its feet,” arguing that some form of jointly-funded quarantine will likely be necessary. With strict border restrictions leaving thousands of international students trapped abroad, Universities Australia estimates that the sector faces losses of between $3.1 billion and $4.8 billion this year
The Palaszczuk Government said it would “support” the route in a deal reached in collaboration with the Whitsunday Regional Council.
The decision means that private equity firm BGH Capital and US aviation company Indigo Partners have been knocked out ahead of a final 30 June deadline
It added in a surprise media release that travel to Brisbane is also possible “if you obtain permission from the Queensland government”.
The $10 million of funding set aside for the project will instead be redirected to a new $30 million entertainment hub.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised the scheme will be reviewed at the end of June, and also hinted it could be extended to more vulnerable industries.
