Asked to pay before you get paid? Check that job offer
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An unpaid trial should be a short, supervised skills check. Before your next café or retail shift, ask these questions and keep a record of what you do.
Tax deadline: 2 Nov 2026. Planning a 485? Don't mess this up.
Lodging your own 2025–26 return? The general deadline is 2 November 2026. Planning a 485? Check your tax records and address any ATO debt.
Victoria’s new nomination rules: Is PR easier?
What the 2026–27 update actually says about points and fees, plus answers for students thinking about moving to Victoria.
Looking for Christmas casual work? 20 Australian employers to check
Official application links, seasonal roles we found, and practical tips for fitting a summer job around your studies.
How students can build an AI career in Australia
What the local market pays, where non-tech students fit and how to turn learning into evidence employers can assess.