10 May 2021
Students can now work extended hours in the tourism and hospitality sector and the previous 40 hour fortnightly limit applied during study periods will not be enforced.
Student visa holder work restrictions have also been further relaxed for those working in supermarkets, or associated distribution facilities located in an area impacted by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, for the duration of the lockdown.
The Department is taking a flexible approach to students working beyond the usual work limitations in the following industries:
* employed in the health sector, enrolled in a health related course (such as nursing or medicine) and are directed by a health official to assist in the effort against COVID‑19
* employed in aged care by an Approved Provider or Commonwealth-funded aged care service provider before 8 September 2020
* employed by a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme provider before 23 April 2020
* employed in the agriculture sector* employed in the tourism and hospitality sector
You can read more about the new rules here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/…/temporary-relaxation…