Recent incidents have intensified challenges, exposing intolerance and prejudice, experts told Senate inquiry on anti-Semitism.
The university sector has backed the plan, while economists are less positive.
Universities Australia warns new legislation could harm international education sector.
The bill will introduce affirmative action and abolish grade requirements for government student loans.
Despite the large number of international students in Australia, only 16 percent become permanent residents.
Recent incidents have intensified challenges, exposing intolerance and prejudice, experts told Senate inquiry on anti-Semitism.
The university sector has backed the plan, while economists are less positive.
Universities Australia warns new legislation could harm international education sector.
The bill will introduce affirmative action and abolish grade requirements for government student loans.
Despite the large number of international students in Australia, only 16 percent become permanent residents.