International student exploitation rife in Australia's 'wild west' rental market

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More than half of international students are being exploited by landlords operating in the 'wild west' of Australia's rental market, a new study has found.

More than half of international students are being exploited by landlords operating in the"wild west" of Australia's rental market, a new study has found.

Those living in shared housing were most likely to be victims of exploitative practices such as having their rent almost doubled during an exam period. Ms Farbenblum said she was surprised students who waited until they arrived to find somewhere to live were just as likely to be deceived as those who arranged it from their home country.

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So are our young in further education. My nephew pays $250 WK, 3 bdrm, 9 people. What about ours too

Perhaps it would be better for Australia if all these Uni places we filled by Australians who can then contribute to society and the economy.

Try doing a undercover reporting around broadway, quay st, kent st areas.

And what's new? The real problem are the Universities running this education scam.

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