Foreign Student Working Hours

International and local students protest in Sydney, Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2009. The students called for a national concession card, greater equality and cultural tolerance.

International and local students protest in Sydney Source: AAP

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to provide an amnesty for exploited foreign workers who have exceeded their allowed working hours. Media reports have revealed thousands of workers from 7-Eleven franchises have been underpaid.


Many international students now want to be allowed to work more hours.


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