30/05/2019
Australia Immigration new policy after 1 July 2019
Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas are intended for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) to visit Australia for tourism and cultural purposes and to undertake incidental work to fund their stay in the country.
Both visa programs allow the visa holders to stay in Australia for a period of 12 months. Generally, individuals are only eligible for one Working Holiday or Work and Holiday visa in their lifetime, but individuals who undertake certain types of work in regional Australia can apply for a second Working Holiday or Work and Holiday visa.
From 1 July 2019, Working Holiday Maker visa holders who carry out 6 months of specified work in regional areas while on their second Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa or Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa may be eligible to apply for a third visa. Eligible types of work and regional areas will correspond with the requirements for the second visa.
Note: The 6 months work must all be carried out on or after 1 July 2019, so a successful application cannot be lodged before January 2020.
