Work rights and responsibilities

Why Australia

Australia is ideal for international students, with high-quality education, a welcoming culture, vibrant student cities and beautiful natural surroundings.

Life in Australia

Life in Australia offers international students a welcoming and diverse culture, a high standard of living, access to student support services and more.

Work in Australia

International students in Australia can work while they study, with access to a wide range of options for building networks and gaining valuable industry experience.

Tools and resources

Masterclasses, inspiring student stories and helpful tips and advice (blogs).

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Your work rights explained

Australia's workplace laws and regulations protect the rights of all workers, including international students working part-time on a student visa.

Tax and superannuation

As an international student studying in Australia, it is important for you to know about paying tax and receiving superannuation.

Identifying workplace issues

Find out about potential workplace issues that you can avoid by knowing your rights.

Get help from the Fair Work Ombudsman

Find out how the Fair Work Ombudsman helps employers and employees, including international students, understand their rights and responsibilities under Australian workplace laws.

What you need to know

Find out about tax and superannuation, your work rights, identifying workplace issues and how to get help.

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Locations in Australia

Discover Australia's cities, towns and regions, and find the study destination that's right for you.

Find a course

Search and compare Australian courses, education providers, scholarships and career pathways to find study options that suit your interests and goals.

World class education

Australia offers some of the best universities in the world, a great student experience and qualifications valued by employers around the world.