The Victorian International Education Advisory Council (IEAC) is a non-statutory committee that advises the Minister for Economic Growth on issues and policies relating to Victoria’s international education sector.

The IEAC provides strategic advice on risks and opportunities for a more innovative and competitive international education sector, supports implementation and review of the government’s international education policy, and provides consultation through member stakeholder networks.

Since 2020-21, the IEAC has played a critical role in advising government on sector stabilisation and recovery. This includes contributing to the successful implementation of short-term recovery initiatives, the development of Victoria’s International Education Recovery Plan 2025 and the establishment of Victoria’s Commitment to Action: improving international student employment outcomes.

The members of the IEAC are:

Member	Institution/Organisation
The Hon John Brumby AO (Chair)	Chancellor, La Trobe University
Ms Linda Brown	President and CEO, Torrens University Australia
Ms Carolyn Chong	Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement), Federation University
Ms Frances Coppolillo	CEO, Melbourne Polytechnic
Ms Michelle Hoodbhoy	Director Transnational Education and Channel Management, Monash University
Mr Joshua Nester	Managing Director, SEEK Investments
Mr Layton Pike	Interim Executive Director International, RMIT University
Mr Derek Scott	Principal and CEO, Haileybury
Dr Celina Yu	Managing Director, Global Business College of Australia