Maximum working hours permitted
If you are given permission to work, there will be restrictions on the number of hours you will be allowed to work in a week. The following table describes the maximum work hours permitted after a permission to work visa has been granted
| If you are granted permission to work as a ... | Then you may work for ... |
student
(condition 8105) | a maximum of 20 hours a week during the term, not including work that is a formal registered part of your course, and unlimited hours during recognised periods of vacation. |
| member of a student's family (condition 8104) | a maximum of 20 hours a week throughout the year for the duration of your visa. |
member of a family unit under visa subclass:
574 (masters or doctorate course), or
576 (AusAID or Defence-sponsored) | a maximum of 20 hours a week at all times (condition 8104), when you are studying any preliminary course, or
unlimited hours, if you apply for permission to work after you start your masters or doctorate course |
Volunteer work/unpaid work
If you volunteer or take part in unpaid work, then you must apply for permission to work. Any volunteer or unpaid work counts towards the limit of 20 hours per week
Tax File Number
In order for you to work in Australia, you need to obtain a Tax File Number (TFN). You can obtain a TFN through the Australian Tax Office. You will need to contact them about their requirements and processes. Please visit the ATO website: http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/001/008/002&mfp=001&mnu=51#001_002_001_008_002
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