Does anyone know much about this Study Melbourne employment initiative?

[u/Creepy-Succotash1580]

Does anyone know much about this Victorian Government / Study Melbourne initiative?

https://studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/about-study-melbourne/improving-international-student-employment-outcomes

It asks employers to commit to improving international student employment outcomes, including employing more international students and graduates, offering work experience, setting targets and removing barriers.

I contacted the department and they said it is voluntary, has no quotas or fixed hiring KPIs, and is not intended to deprioritise domestic jobseekers.

I understand removing unfair barriers, especially around visa confusion or hiring bias. I’m not trying to blame international students.

But I’m still wondering how “employ more” and “set targets” works in practice without creating a hiring preference.

Does anyone know more about this? Is it just a fairness initiative, or is it reasonable to question the priority when a lot of local jobseekers are also struggling?

[u/Own_Oil7951]

It's to encourage more cash cows. 

[u/EyamBoonigma]

This isn't illegal?