From 1 July 2023, the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs updated the working rights for people some people holding certain temporary visas.
The changes to the student visa holders state that the holder 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.
People holding temporary visas must know their visa conditions, including work rights. Work rights may be impacted by such factors as your course level and the visa you held when you applied for your student visa. To see the work conditions of your visa, check
VEVO.
You must continue to balance your study and work commitments.
Students must still:
maintain their course enrolment
ensure satisfactory course attendance
ensure satisfactory course progress.
Student visa holders who cancel their enrolment, stop attending classes or fail to meet satisfactory course progress may be in breach of their visa conditions.
