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Australia's international students face new working hour cap, extended post-study work rights

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Students walk around the University of New South Wales campus in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Source: AP / Mark Baker/AP

The number of hours international students in Australia can work under their visa conditions will change from July. The policy change also allows international students with certain degrees linked with skills shortages will also be eligible for extended work rights after they graduate.

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The number of hours international students in Australia can work under their visa conditions will change from July. The policy change also allows international students with certain degrees linked with skills shortages will also be eligible for extended work rights after they graduate.

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