14/08/2023
Work restrictions for student visa holders
From 1 July 2023, student visa holders will be restricted to 48 hours of work a fortnight
From 1 July 2023, student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight while studying. Student visa holders have no work restrictions when their course of study or training is not in session. This ensures that student visa holders are able to focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification, while remaining able to gain valuable work experience, and contribute to Australia’s workforce needs.
Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022. This allowed student visa holders to work over their normal limit of 40 hours per fortnight to address workforce shortages. This ended on 30 June 2023.
The Australian Government has announced that student visa holders already working in the aged care sector on 9 May 2023 can continue to work unrestricted hours in the aged care sector until 31 December 2023.
For more information see our media release Addressing skills shortages in key industries and rebuilding the international education sector.
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