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Student Visa Work Rights in Australia: What You Need to Know in 2026
Immigration·1 April 2026·6 min read

Student Visa Work Rights in Australia: What You Need to Know in 2026

Work rights for student visa holders changed in 2023 and the 48-hour fortnightly limit remains in place in 2026. Here is a clear guide to what you can and cannot do.

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Student Visa Work Rights in Australia: What You Need to Know in 2026
Immigration·6 min read

Student Visa Work Rights in Australia: What You Need to Know in 2026

1 April 2026

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Partner Visa Processing Times and Delays: A 2026 Guide
Immigration·7 min read

Partner Visa Processing Times and Delays: A 2026 Guide

2 April 2026

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Employer Sponsorship Visas in Australia: A Guide for Businesses and Workers
Immigration·7 min read

Employer Sponsorship Visas in Australia: A Guide for Businesses and Workers

25 March 2026

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Why You Should Always Have a Property Contract Reviewed Before Signing
Conveyancing·5 min read

Why You Should Always Have a Property Contract Reviewed Before Signing

18 March 2026

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Skilled Visa Pathways to Australian Permanent Residency
Immigration·7 min read

Skilled Visa Pathways to Australian Permanent Residency

15 March 2026

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Choosing the Right Business Structure in Australia: Sole Trader, Company, or Trust?
Commercial Law·6 min read

Choosing the Right Business Structure in Australia: Sole Trader, Company, or Trust?

10 March 2026

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Section 32 Vendor Statements Explained: What Every Victorian Seller Must Know
Conveyancing·6 min read

Section 32 Vendor Statements Explained: What Every Victorian Seller Must Know

8 March 2026

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Selling Your Business in Victoria: A Legal Checklist
Commercial Law·7 min read

Selling Your Business in Victoria: A Legal Checklist

1 March 2026

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First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Concessions in Victoria: 2026 Update
Conveyancing·5 min read

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Concessions in Victoria: 2026 Update

22 February 2026

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Parent Visa Australia: Contributory vs Non-Contributory Explained
Immigration·6 min read

Parent Visa Australia: Contributory vs Non-Contributory Explained

20 February 2026

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Due Diligence When Buying a Business: What to Look For
Commercial Law·7 min read

Due Diligence When Buying a Business: What to Look For

12 February 2026

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How to Strengthen Your Australian Visitor Visa Application
Immigration·5 min read

How to Strengthen Your Australian Visitor Visa Application

5 February 2026

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Commercial Leases in Victoria: Key Terms Every Business Owner Should Understand
Commercial Law·6 min read

Commercial Leases in Victoria: Key Terms Every Business Owner Should Understand

28 January 2026

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What Happens at Settlement: A Step-by-Step Guide for Victorian Buyers
Conveyancing·5 min read

What Happens at Settlement: A Step-by-Step Guide for Victorian Buyers

14 January 2026

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Visa Refusal and Cancellation: Your Options at the AAT
Immigration·6 min read

Visa Refusal and Cancellation: Your Options at the AAT

10 January 2026

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Australian Citizenship by Conferral: Eligibility and the Application Process
Immigration·5 min read

Australian Citizenship by Conferral: Eligibility and the Application Process

18 December 2025

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Buying Off the Plan in Victoria: Key Risks and Protections
Conveyancing·6 min read

Buying Off the Plan in Victoria: Key Risks and Protections

5 December 2025

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GTE to GS Transition: What the Policy Change Means for Student Visa Applicants
Immigration·5 min read

GTE to GS Transition: What the Policy Change Means for Student Visa Applicants

1 February 2026

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Partner Visa Processing Times and Delays: A 2026 Guide
Immigration·7 min read

Partner Visa Processing Times and Delays: A 2026 Guide

2 April 2026

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