Student visa work hours – increase

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase the work hour cap for student visa holders during study terms and semesters by 12 hours per fortnight, from 48 hours to 60 hours.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Student visa work hours – increase

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase the work hour cap for student visa holders during study terms and semesters by 12 hours per fortnight, from 48 hours to 60 hours.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Student visa work hours – increase

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase the work hour cap for student visa holders during study terms and semesters by 12 hours per fortnight, from 48 hours to 60 hours.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

Read more

Student visa work hours – increase

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase the work hour cap for student visa holders during study terms and semesters by 12 hours per fortnight, from 48 hours to 60 hours.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Eliminate Withholding Tax Exemption on Foreign Bondholders

Summary of proposal

The proposal would remove the exemption under section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 to pay withholding tax on interest paid to a foreign resident through a debenture or a ‘debt interest’. This results in a 10% withholding tax rate to interest payments to foreign resident lenders.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

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Eliminate Withholding Tax Exemption on Foreign Bondholders

Summary of proposal

The proposal would remove the exemption under section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 to pay withholding tax on interest paid to a foreign resident through a debenture or a ‘debt interest’. This results in a 10% withholding tax rate to interest payments to foreign resident lenders.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

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Eliminate Withholding Tax Exemption on Foreign Bondholders

Summary of proposal

The proposal would remove the exemption under section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 to pay withholding tax on interest paid to a foreign resident through a debenture or a ‘debt interest’. This results in a 10% withholding tax rate to interest payments to foreign resident lenders.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

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