For any business employing Student visa holders, it is important to be aware of the number of hours of work allowed under this visa type to ensure employer compliance with immigration laws.

Until COVID-19 hit, Student visa holders were only entitled to work 40 hours per fortnight whilst their course was in session. During COVID-19, the Australian Government relaxed  work restrictions for Student visa holders. In January 2022, work hour limitations were removed entirely to support economic recovery efforts in Australia.

The Australian Government has now announced that from 1 July 2023, work restrictions for Student visa holders will be re-introduced with a cap of 48 hours per fortnight. However, an exception to the 48-hour work limitation will apply to Student visa holders already working in the aged care sector on 8 May 2023. These Student visa holders will have unrestricted work hours.

For advice regarding employment of overseas workers in Australia, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@hartmanimmigration.com.au for Australian immigration assistance.