These resources can help you understand your rights and protections while working in Australia on a visa.
Your rights when working in Australia on a visa
The Fair Work Ombudsman helps to make sure that your basic rights and protections at work are being met.
These rights apply to all people working in Australia, including migrant workers, regardless of visa status.
- Check your rights and protections
- Learn about Australian workplace laws
Visa working conditions when working in Australia
The Department of Home Affairs helps to make sure that your employer is meeting Australia's immigration laws.
- Learn about Australia's immigration laws
- Check your visa working conditions
Protecting migrant workers
The Migrant Workers taskforce made recommendations aimed at improving workplace protections for vulnerable migrant workers. You can read:
- The Report of the Migrant Workers’ Taskforce
- Government response to the taskforce
- Terms of reference
- Compliance information on workplace laws for employers and migrant workers.
Post-study work rights for international graduates
From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights.
- Eligibility of international graduates
- Eligible occupations and qualifications
- What steps you need to take