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The PGC regularly communicates updates from our Offices and the broader postgraduate student community here on our website, in our email newsletter, and on several different social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.

If you're interested in hearing more about what happens behind-the-scenes, we encourage you to get involved by joining a committee or attending one of our monthly meetings. PGC meetings are open to all postgraduate students and the minutes, once approved and confirmed, are made available online for viewing.

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Recent Updates

Postgrad Series

Statement in Support of Public Transport Concessions for All Students

Across the state, students have been campaigning for greater equity in New South Wales’ public transport concession scheme for the past thirty-five years. We believe that all students deserve equal treatment.

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Government Response to Our Letter on TGV Changes

"Whilst the Department of Home Affairs is not able to consider individual exemptions for International students over the age of 35 for Temporary Graduate visas, these students may have access to other employment pathways as a part of the visa reforms."

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Joint Open Letter on Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa

Student bodies from the Group of Eight oppose the reduction of the age limit for the TGV from 50 to 35, and we advocate for the grandfathering of these changes to ensure the fair and respectful consideration of current international students.

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PGC Letter to Government on Proposed Changes to the TGV

Retaining the age limit will accommodate the diverse needs and aspirations of international postgraduate students while safeguarding Australia’s reputation for academic and research excellence.

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