From 1 July 2019, WHM 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...
Extension of 6 month work rights for WHV holders – Au pairs and others
Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visas attract condition 8547 limiting work for any one employer to 6 months. Exemptions can be gained from this time limit for au pairs and in other limited exceptional circumstances. Au pairs Au pairs who can demonstrate they have worked...
CEOs, university lecturers among those now able to apply for skilled worker visa
A refined list of occupations eligible to apply for a skilled worker visa comes into effect today, after the Federal Government made a number of concessions. The changes will see people with some occupations such as chief executives or university lecturers now able to...
Temporary Activity Visa Framework – Update
A new Temporary Activity Visa Framework will commence on 19 November 2016. The framework is designed to reduce red tape by removing sponsorship and nomination requirements for specific short stay activities. The new framework will integrate the existing seven...
Highly specialised short term visa for Australia extended to six months
A visa for those wishing to work in Australia for a short period of time in a highly specialised job has been extended from three months to six months. The Temporary Work Short Stay activity Visa (Subclass 400) is a dedicated visa for those seeking to enter and stay...
Retiring to Australia – what you need to know
Retirement is a time for rest and relaxation, and to enjoy the twilight of your years in whatever fashion best suits your needs. If you are nearing retirement age and considering spending your golden years in a new country, then Australia might be just right for you....