Should the government cap international student enrollments to relieve the housing shortage?

The government has proposed strict caps on international student enrollments to ease pressure on the rental market and infrastructure. Critics argue this targets a symptom rather than the root cause of housing supply and threatens Australia's $48 billion international education sector. Proponents believe reducing migration numbers is the fastest way to free up housing for struggling residents. Opponents warn that universities rely on international fees to cross-subsidize domestic research and teaching, and cuts could lead to job losses.