The Impact of the 'Hanson' Effect and the Asian Currency Crisis on Education Exports

Statements by Pauline Hanson about Asian immigration have not affected enrolments of Asian students in Australian educational institutions. Indeed, enrolments grew from 1996 to 1997. In contrast, the Asian currency crisis has reduced enrolments, especially in short-term language courses. Enrolments in higher education are much less affected.  Copyright. Monash University and the author/s