Settlement Guide: 5 facts on student's working rights

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Female teacher holding blank board, in front of class, portrait Source: AAP

 

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.

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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.  
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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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Portrait of young man with female friends studying on university campus Source: AAP

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


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