1. Students can work up to 40 hours per fortnight during school semesters.
They are allowed to work unlimited hours during school vacation periods.

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2. Students are entitled to the national minimum wage of $17.29 an hour.

forecast, after the release of stronger-than-expected US economic growth figures. (AAP Image/Luis Enrique Ascui) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP
3. Students are entitled to minimum rights and conditions under the National Employment Standards.
This includes annual leave, public holidays and maximum weekly hours. 

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4. Students can receive assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman.
The website contains information in 26 languages about pay conditions, working rights and entitlements. 

Source: Fair Work Commission
5. Students who report exploitation are treated confidentially.
Fair Work Australia works to ensure students are not penalised for visa breaches.

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https://www.fairwork.gov.au/
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