Work restriction changes for student visa holders from July 2023

Earlier this year we discussed the re-introduction of student visa work restrictions and extended post-study work rights for graduate visa holders. This article builds upon the topic of work restrictions and explains the conditions that employers should be aware of to ensure they are compliant.

Do all student visa holders have work restrictions?

All student visa holders, including dependant family visa holders, will have mandatory work restrictions imposed on their visas. These conditions are designed to ensure that international students come to Australia for the purpose for which their visa is granted.

All student visas will be granted with mandatory condition 8105 applies for primary visa applicants and condition 8104 applies to for dependant visa applicants. Both conditions limit the amount number of hours a visa holder can engage in work when courses are in session.