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Does a summer subject change my work limit?
Your course calendar matters more than a quiet timetable.
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A summer subject that counts towards your main course can mean your course is in session during the term break.
Who this is for: Primary Student visa (subclass 500) holders in Australia. Partners and dependants can have different conditions.
Confirm your actual study dates
Home Affairs treats semesters, including exams, as in session. It also includes another course taken during a break if that course counts towards your main course.
Ask your education provider to confirm whether your course is in session for the dates you plan to work. Check your visa conditions in VEVO; do not assume the general holiday rule applies to your situation.
Check your current visa conditions in VEVO and read your visa grant letter.