Mr GOODENOUGH (Moore) (13:43): International education ranks as Australia's fourth-largest source of export income, exceeded only by iron ore, coal and natural gas exports. In 2018, expenditure by international students on tuition fees and living expenses totalled $35.2 billion, accounting for eight per cent of total export income derived from goods and services. Edith Cowan University in my electorate has nearly 6,000 international students, originating from nearly 100 countries, enrolled annually. These students contribute significantly to the local economy in Joondalup, as consumers of accommodation, retail, hospitality and services. Local businesses benefit substantially from market demand for goods and services created by a growth in student numbers. I'm pleased to join with the City of Joondalup and other key stakeholders in the Joondalup Learning Precinct to promote our regional city as an attractive destination for higher education on the international stage. I make the case for continued and increased federal investment to expand the Joondalup Learning Precinct by supporting research and development, including the commercialisation of Australian intellectual property. A key emphasis must be on continuing to develop our international reputation for quality and academic rigour in order to be successful in a very competitive environment.