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Inquiry into falling rates of Asian language study in Australia

Inquiry into falling rates of Asian language study in Australia

Update: 2025-10-17
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For decades, Australia has been grappling with the notion that our future security and prosperity relies on our integration in Asia.

Yet there was a 75% decline in enrolments in South-east Asian languages at Australian universities between 2004-2022.

At the current rate of decline, Bahasa Indonesia won't be taught in a single Australian school by 2031.

So how do Australians learn to live more effectively in our region? 

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Inquiry into falling rates of Asian language study in Australia

Inquiry into falling rates of Asian language study in Australia

Australian Broadcasting Corporation