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What are my work rights on Student visa (subclass 500)?

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From 30 June 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders, including those listed below, will be re-introduced and you will be able to work up to a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight in a study period when your course is in session. 

The Department of Home Affairs provides important information about your working rights on Student visa (subclass 500). Some of the work restrictions are listed below:

For more details about work restrictions and understanding your work rights, you can check the Department of Home Affairs Check visa details and conditions webpage. This resource is essential, as advice on work conditions and definitions of in and out of session may change.

If you are not sure which visa you currently have, check your conditions at Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) or look at the visa grant letter you received.

For the most up-to-date information about working in Australia, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.