No More: 40-hour fortnightly limit to be scrapped for international students working in hospitality and tourism

International students will have a cap imposed on their working hours lifted if they are employed in hospitality and tourism, marking a significant change for many who rely on these jobs.

Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders. Source: Wikipedia

There are around 300,000 students in Australia who face the 40-hour fortnightly limit on their working hours while they are studying, according to government estimates.