International Student Employment and Accommodation Legal Service When Study in Melbourne
As an international student, you may have the following questions:
- How many hours can I work?
- What does ‘cash-in-hand’ mean?
- What is the minimum wage I should be paid?
- How do I pay for my accommodation bond?
- What are the minimum standards for a rooming house and its rooms?
- What if there is a problem with where I am staying?
If you need help understanding the law or you have a legal problem, Study Melbourne’s International Student Employment and Accommodation Legal Service is a free and confidential legal service to help international students. This service is provided by independent lawyers specialising in work rights and tenancy law. To make an appointment or ask a question, please contact our friendly staff by emailing info@studymelbourne.vic.gov.au or call 1800 056 449.
