Working rights change for international students

The University Students Association is welcoming changes to the rules surrounding part time work by international students.

Graduates undertaking a course worth six points under the skilled migrant category will be eligible for a six month open work permit.

The pool of people eligible to work part-time will be expanded to year 12 and 13 students. They will also be able to work 20 hours a week, five hours longer than the present rules allow.

University Students Association Co-President Camilla Belich says it is definitely a step in the right direction but there is still an urgent need for international student fees to be lowered.

- NEWSTALK ZB