WHM visas: Age limit has NOT increased…yet!
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Despite media reports and rumours to the contrary, the age cap for Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas and Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visas have not increased from 30 yet.
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Government backtracks on working holiday maker tax
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The controversial Federal Budget announcement of a tax increase for Subclass 417 - Working Holiday and Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa holders is wound back due to its effect on the number of overseas nationals coming to Australia.
Read MoreWorking Holiday programme: Israel added, Singapore pending, and regional work changes
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Israeli citizens will be able to be granted a Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa from 1 July 2016 as the country has been added to the program.
Read More2016-17 Budget winners and losers: Tourist fast-track visas to expand; Working Holiday Makers tax
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Subclass 417 - Working Holiday and Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa holders will be saddled with a higher tax rate beginning 1 July 2016 according to the Federal Budget. The fast-track visa option will be expanded to citizens of India and the UAE.
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