From 1 July 2023, student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight while studying. Student visa holders have no work restrictions when their course of study or training is not in session. This ensures that student visa holders are able to focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification, while remaining able to gain valuable work experience, and contribute to Australia’s workforce needs.
During the pandemic, the limitations on work hours for student visa holders were eased, and they were completely lifted in January 2022. This allowed these visa holders to work beyond the usual 40-hour limit per fortnight, aiming to address shortages in the workforce. This special provision came to an end on June 30, 2023.
The Australian Government has announced that those student visa holders who were already employed in the aged care sector on May 9, 2023, will be allowed to continue working without any restrictions in terms of hours in the aged care sector until December 31, 2023.
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