If you are a student visa holder, you might be able to work more than 40 hours a fortnight temporarily during term if your employer needs you to stock shelves at a supermarket. This temporary arrangement applies to aged care workers as well.
“To keep up with this demand, supermarkets have told us they need to give extra hours to current staff to stock shelves and serve Australian customers. While many of these will be Australian workers, international students will also be able to increase their hours,” Mr Tudge (Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs) said.
For further information, please click the link below
​https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/more-help-aussie-shelves-stocked.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2wmxxJ-uHw-AuzLHezS4ROQq_6jkK7XqnuvUVYYnH68hYyf6eh77CK88E

Student visa holders who need more time to complete their required courses due to the Coronavirus pandemic will need to apply for an updated Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a new student visa down the track.
"Student visas can’t be extended. The student will need to apply for a new visa". (Department of Home Affairs website).

With day-to-day changes in the advice coming from Federal and State governments in Australia regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, here is the most recent available information on travel restrictions:
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• Nobody may enter Australia except Australian citizens, permanent residents, or their immediate family members. New Zealand citizens who usually reside in Australia are also exempt.
• Anyone permitted to arrive in Australia is required to self-isolate for 14 days, either at home or in a hotel. You may board an additional domestic flight to do so
• Four states or territories - South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory - have closed their borders to travellers from other states. Anyone entering these states will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Visa holders in Australia must apply for a new visa before their current visa expires. You may be eligible for a bridging visa that allows you to remain here until a decision is made on your visa application.

If you are concerned about how this crisis affects your current or future status in Australia, please contact us for professional advice.