Australia to cap work hours for international students again
"From July 2023, the number of working hours for international students will be capped again. The number of hours will be revised with a view to finding the right balance between work and study," the Australian government said in a statement.
Unrestricted work rights for student visa holders will end on June 30, 2023.
"From July 2023, the number of working hours for international students will be capped again. The number of hours will be revised with a view to finding the right balance between work and study," the Australian government said in a statement.
In January 2022, the Australian Government had temporarily relaxed working hour restrictions for student visa holders to address workforce shortages.
Before the relaxation, international students had a cap of 40 hours a fortnight for work.
Last month, Australia announced it was extending post-study work rights for international students in industries with the skills shortage.
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A change in rule will allow bachelor’s degree graduates to stay in Australia for four years, master’s graduates for five years, and PhD holder to stay in the country for six years.
Currently, international undergrad students can stay in the country for two years, master’s graduates for three years, and doctoral students for four years.
While the government is yet to announce the degrees included, according to reports, nursing, engineering, and IT students will be top priority areas.
