New Changes on Post study work permits for students have been introduced from 29 November 2011

The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Chris Evans, and the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, today announced an extension of the post-study work arrangements from 2013.

Post-study work arrangements for university graduates will be available for:

Graduates who complete their Bachelor degrees after at least two academic years’ study in Australia will be eligible for a two year stay;
Graduates who complete their Masters degrees after at least two academic years’ study in Australia will be eligible for a three year stay; and
Graduates who complete their PhD after at least two academic years’ study in Australia will be eligible for a four year stay.