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More reforms to Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas and Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visas, including a third-year visa from 1 July 2019, lifting annual caps and increasing the number of regions deemed as regional, all in the name of attracting more agricultural workers to fill labour shortages.
Read MoreWith a hint of surprise, Ireland will join Canada as being the first two countries to have their age limit increase from 30 to 35 years of age for Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas.
Read MoreThis week saw debate by federal and state politicians on Australia’s population and immigration, with an emphasis on migration to regional areas. Current regulations, however, does not lend itself to this policy aim, except for General Skilled Migration visas, which already has one visa subclass requiring holders to live, study and work in a regional area. Could we see greater scrutiny on this suite of visas?
Read MoreFinally, if the announcement by the Australian Chamber of Commerce is to be believed, the age cap of 30 for Canadians wishing to come to Australia on a Subclass 417 – Working Holiday visa will increase to 35 from 1 November 2018, the first country to do so.
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