For International Students
Studying in the Northern Territory? This page is for you! Find information and resources about relevant legal topics and issues international students may face.
Need help? Call our helpline 1800 019 343 for free, confidential legal information. To speak with us using an interpreter, call TIS on 131 450 first and give them our number.
We also run regular information and wellbeing events just for international students. Stay up to date by visiting our Facebook page, Instagram @legalaidnt or signing up to our mailing list.
My Rights in the NT - Booklet
Working While Studying
There are laws in Australia to protect employees and ensure fair and safe workplaces for everyone. Workplaces must follow health and safety law and treat all employees fairly. You have the right to work without bullying, harassment or discriminations. It doesn’t matter what visa you are on, these rights apply.
For help, you can contact:
Renting
If you rent a property in the NT, you have legal rights. Renting laws in Australia may be different from your home country, so take some time to understand them.
For help, you can contact:
Darwin Community Legal Service Tenants’ Advice Service
Money
In Australia, everyone has rights when they buy goods or services. Australian Consumer Law protects you when you shop, whether you’re buying online or in a store.
For help, you can contact:
Discrimination
In the NT, everyone has the right to be treated fairly. The law protects you from discrimination, no matter your cultural background, religion, nationality or the language you speak.
For help, you can contact:
Relationships
You may have arrived in the NT with a partner or might meet someone while living here. No matter who you are, the law protects your right to have a safe and respectful relationship.
For help, you can contact:
Visa Conditions
If you are in Australia on a student visa, it is important you understand your visa conditions, including any restrictions on work hours and study requirements.
Visa conditions can change, and different visas have different rules. You must check your conditions through:
- Your Immi Account
- Visa Entitlement Verification Online
- The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
For help, you can find useful information at:
Other Legal Topics
If you want legal information on other topics, please see our Legal Information page.