From mid-2024 international higher education graduates will no longer be able to apply for the two-year extension of their post study work rights on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
From 1 July 2023, the extended post-study work rights for additional two years were conferred on international graduates with degrees in select areas of verified skill shortage, on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Those extended post-study work rights will no longer be available to such graduates from mid-2024.