Today in Australian politics, Julian Assange has arrived in Saipan and is expected to appear in a US court in the Pacific territory. The Coalition is planning to target Anthony Albanese over Fatima Payman crossing the floor. Stay updated with the latest news throughout the day. Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday politics live blog. Amy Remeikis will be providing updates for most of the day. It's a chilly morning in Canberra, but we're fueled up with coffee and chocolate for breakfast. There is growing pressure for vice-chancellors and senior executives in Australian universities to be held accountable for widespread wage theft. University staff are demanding action and justice for this criminal behavior. It's time for those responsible to face consequences, including potential job loss and legal repercussions. Stay tuned for more updates on today's political developments.

University staff in Australia are facing the threat of significant job cuts due to the government's proposed international student cap. This policy has raised concerns that it is being used as a justification to reduce staff numbers. The draft bill, which was recently introduced to parliament, would grant the education minister the authority to establish a maximum limit on new international student enrollments. Experts in the field have criticized this policy, labeling it as a "recipe for chaos." The potential job cuts have sparked worries among university staff about the impact of this controversial policy on their livelihoods.