Type of Applicant Work Entitlement
Students granted permission to work You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the term and unlimited hours when your course is not in session.
Notes:
Work that is a formal registered part of your course is not included in the limit of 20 hours per week.
If you are doing voluntary or unpaid work you must apply for permission to work. It is included in the limit of 20 hours per week.
Dependant family members granted permission to work You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week throughout the year.
Exceptions: Family members of the following students can work unlimited hours once the student starts their main course:
students enrolled in Masters by coursework (visa 573)
students enrolled in Masters by research or Doctoral degree (visa 574)
students sponsored by AusAID or Defence (visa 576).