Can My Spouse Work in Australia While I Study? If you are studying in Australia on a student visa, your spouse can apply for a dependent student visa This visa allows your spouse to accompany you during your study period and work in Australia for up to 40 hours per fortnight (two weeks) once your course has commenced
Spouse Employment on Dependent Visas in Australia Spouses on skilled and employer-sponsored dependent visas generally have full work rights from grant, while student dependents face hour limits and timing rules, and some bridging visas carry no-work conditions
Subclass 500 Student visa For more information about visa processing times for applications lodged by students outside Australia, visit Student visa processing priorities Find out what you can do to help us process your application faster