The Government Backs Chinese Students’ Return: Australian Treasurer The Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said the federal government supports bringing international students back to Australian universities. At a post-Budget business breakfast in South Australia on Monday, Frydenberg hinted that the Federal Government would give the green light to the state’s plan to bring international students back into the country if approved by the chief public health officer. “When it comes to international students, we will look favourably upon state proposals, including from South Australia, where they have the support of their Chief Medical Officer, have their support of their universities, to bring in cohorts of international students over and above their existing cap,” Frydenberg said.