Australian-Latin American Trade Relations in Educational Services

This chapter discusses the increasing trade in educational services from Latin American countries to Australia and the spillover effects on bilateral trade. Education has played a pivotal role in building and fostering deeper and stronger links between Australia and Latin American countries. While the focus of this chapter is on the educational services dimension, it touches on various elements that underpin Australia’s relationship with the Latin American region. In particular this chapter brings into perspective student and academic mobility and the study choices made by Latin American students in Australia. The chapter goes on to reflect upon the Latin American migrant experience and highlights how migrant experiences have contributed to shaping Australia’s ties with the countries of the region. In closing, the chapter includes recommendations for ways to increase educational development opportunities