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Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa holders will soon be able to double their stay, similar to Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visa holders, by undertaking specified regional work in Northern Australia.
Read MoreDespite 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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreIsraeli 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.
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