Han Xin. (photo by SBS)
Han Xin (Pauline Hanson), the leader of the one-nation party, has once again advocated depriving international students of the right to work in Australia, according to the SBS. She says international students have the right to work, making it difficult for Australians to find jobs.
"these people are supposed to pay for themselves when they come to Australia, but they have the opportunity to work 20 hours a week. In fact, in addition to their studies, they can work without limits. This is wrong because it affects other Australians looking for work. " Han Xin told Sky News: "come here to learn your lessons, but want a work visa -`No`."
Last October, Senate Han Xin raised the issue as a "matter of urgency", claiming that foreign students had seized what Australians could do. She told the Senate, "for unemployed young people in Australia, they [refer to international students] are not good, and for other Australians who find their salaries and working conditions depressed by thousands of foreign students, they are also disadvantageous to other Australians who find their salaries and working conditions depressed by tens of thousands of foreign students," she told the Senate. These students, of course, enjoy the right to work in Australia. "
(Bijay Sapkota), chairman of Australia`s International Student Council (Council of International Students Australia), said Han Xin`s proposal would have a negative impact on Australia`s international education industry.
Tourism is one of the many industries in Australia that rely on international students, and many parents come to Australia every year. The hotel industry is also heavily dependent on (international) students. " "as a result, it is not just the A $27 billion-worth of international education that has been affected," he said. As far as Ms. Han Xin is concerned, she regards international students as some kind of burden, which I think is obviously lacking in common sense.
Sapkta, Australia`s International Student Council, advocates allowing students to do more hours of work related to their studies. (Web Photo)
Sapkta advocates allowing students to do more hours of work related to their studies. "for students who are ready for employment, they need work experience. However, since students work only 20 hours a week, few employers are willing to hire them. That`s why you see them driving taxis, even though they have college degrees. "
In addition, earlier this year, Han Xin submitted a new naturalization reform bill to the Senate, suggesting that permanent residents would have to wait eight years before becoming Australian citizens. The Act proposes amendments to the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 > (Australian Citizenship Act 2007 and the Immigration Act 1958 > (Migration Act 1958 to address persons applying for naturalization by means of "granting nationality" (citizenship by conferral), Extend its general (stay in Australia) residence requirement for (general residence requirement) to eight years.
"if these people really want to be Australian citizens, what`s the problem with waiting for eight years? If they are bad people, criminals, or want to work for the ISIS, once they become citizens, it will be difficult for Australia to get rid of them. " Han Xin said at that time.
