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10 September 2026

Australia sets 48-hour fortnightly work limit for international students on Subclass 500 visa

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Australia sets 48-hour fortnightly work limit for international students on Subclass 500 visa

The Australian government has clarified how many hours international students on Subclass 500 visas can work while studying, with a 48-hour fortnightly limit.

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