COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

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COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

Major temporary changes were announced yesterday to a raft of visa programs to support critical industries that may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic and temporary visa holders in Australia. This includes early access to superannuation for all temporary visa holders, exemptions to the 6-month work limitation for working holiday makers in some sectors and the possibility of renewal should their visa expire in the next six months, and the ability for sponsored workers to work part-time.

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Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

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Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

Last updated: 30 April 2020

This FAQ and resources page is dedicated to common questions many visa holders may have about their status in Australia and what they can do in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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482/TSS visas: Labour market testing ITO exemptions set to expand to Peru, Indonesian, and Hong Kong

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482/TSS visas: Labour market testing ITO exemptions set to expand to Peru, Indonesian, and Hong Kong

A new legislative instrument will add Peru, Indonesia, and Hong Kong to the list of international trade obligation (ITO) exemptions to labour market testing for Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visa nomination applications under the standard business sponsor program when their respective free trade agreements come into force.

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Horticultural industry labour agreement from 1 Jan 2020; 31 occupations available

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Horticultural industry labour agreement from 1 Jan 2020; 31 occupations available

An early Christmas present for Australia’s crop farmers was announced yesterday with a horticultural industry labour agreement to start from 1 January 2020. This comes with it an unprecedented 31 available occupations along with concessions for English, skills, salary, age and a pathway to a permanent visa.

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