Work restrictions for student visa holders

Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022 to allow primary and secondary student visa holders to work over their normal limit of 40 hours per fortnight to address workforce shortages. This will end on 30 June 2023. From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced and capped at the increased rate of 48 hours per fortnight. Kugathas Pathmathas is a Principal Solicitor from Path Legal in Sydney, explains about the changes. Segment produced by Praba Maheswaran.

International students in Australia can work 24 hours a week from 1 July 2023. Source: SBS

KEY POINTS

• Australia announces increase in working hour cap for international students, from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight.
• A two-year extension of post-study work rights will come into effect from 1 July 2023.
• 'Post-study work rights extension will boost Australia's reputation as an academic destination,' says expert.

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