Work restrictions for international students in medical courses are being relaxed during the coronavirus crisis to boost health and disability worker numbers.
International students enrolled in medical courses will be able to work more hours than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
Acting Federal Minister for Immigration Alan Tudge has thanked multicultural communities for their support during the coronavirus pandemic.“We are ensuring state and territory health services have the people they need to continue testing for and treating coronavirus cases so we can stay on top of this crisis,” Mr Tudge said.
The nation's coronavirus death toll has reached 74 but the rate of new infections continues to drop, which has prompted restrictions on elective surgeries to be eased.READ MOREMinister for Health Greg Hunt said the changes for international students would help ensure Australia has the health workforce available to keep combating the virus.
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert said the additional hours for students in the disability sector would bolster existing measures already enacted.
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