Emma Brancatisano

An alliance of businesses, unions, social services and community organisations is calling for reforms to Australia's skills recognition system that would help to address "crippling" shortages.

The Senate report comes after the federal government announced in August that international student enrolments would be capped at 270,000 in 2025.

Find out the contents of the Senate Committee report from the Education and Employment Legislation Committee regarding the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill.

Speaking to SBS News three months into the role, Sam Mostyn said many Australian communities have been "feeling the strain of our times" — from COVID-19 to the cost of living and the conflict in the Middle East.

Debate about the country's future has resurfaced ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit, as the governor-general points to showcasing a "modern Australia".

Speaking to SBS News three months into the role, Sam Mostyn said many Australian communities have been "feeling the strain of our times" — from COVID-19 to the cost of living and the conflict in the Middle East.

Australian politicians, including the prime minister and opposition leader, have responded after Israel's military said it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

In the 5 November election, the Associated Press projected Delaware senator Sarah McBride won the state's only seat in the House of Representatives.

The Republican Party is projected to secure a majority in the US Senate, while the fate of the House remains up in the air.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he has personally congratulated Donald Trump following the Republican candidate's US presidential election victory.