Is the usual student work limit measured per week?

Curated answer The Student visa page expresses the usual in-session limit as 48 hours per fortnight. It also lists research-degree exceptions. Actual conditions and applicable exceptions matter, rather than treating a weekly roster as the rule. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500 (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.