Can I work and study in Australia while I hold the subclass 300 visa?

While you wait to marry and then apply for a partner visa, you are free to take up employment in Australia. There is no restriction tying you to a particular employer or limiting your hours.

You can also enrol in study during this time, although you would generally pay full international student fees rather than subsidised domestic rates. These work and study rights make it easier to settle in before transitioning to a partner visa.