The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to fast-track its response to the Baird Review of International Education, according to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

Senator Hanson-Young, Greens spokesperson on Education, says the man in charge of the review, Bruce Baird, has confirmed that there is a serious problem in the international education sector.

"It has been obvious for more than a year that the international education sector is in a dire state,'' Senator Hanson-Young said.

"Education provider collapses and attacks on international students have combined to inflict damage on the sector and Australia's reputation overseas - a point acknowledged by Mr Baird today.

"I am happy to see Mr Baird's recommendation to expand the role of the Ombudsman to help resolve students' problems, a move the Greens have been calling on for some time.

"To maintain the momentum for reform, I will be introducing a bill later this week to create an Education Ombudsman to provide an avenue for international students who have complaints against providers to achieve quick and appropriate outcomes.''

The Greens have been advocating for some time for improved standards of international education, greater protection for students - including public awareness programs to inform them of the important cultural role played by international students in Australia - a single sector regulator and better access to information.

"It's good to see that a number of our concerns have been raised in Mr Baird's report,'' Senator Hanson-Young said.

"It's vital that this report is acted upon and not left sitting at the bottom of the minister's in-tray until after the next Federal election.

"We can't afford to wait until more colleges go under and more students are left in limbo to clean up the sector.

"Australia's international reputation and a sizeable chunk of our export earnings depend on it.''