SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

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.

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

1 min read

Published

Updated



Skip to article content

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.


Follow SBS Nepali

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Nepali News

Watch it onDemand

Stream now