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April 05, 2020

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

April 05, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

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.

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

March 31, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

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.

March 19, 2020

Aged care facilities to be allowed to give International students employees more than 40 hours of work per fortnight

March 19, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

Aged care facilities have joined supermarkets as businesses that can request authorisation to allow student visa holders who are subject to work restrictions to work in excess of 40 hours per fortnight. The announcement yesterday also flags the possibility that these temporary and extraordinary measures may not stop there.

March 13, 2020

Student visa holder supermarket employees to be able to work beyond 40 hours per fortnight

March 13, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

While the effects of coronavirus do not appear to be subsiding, one group of people may find some benefit: international student employed by major supermarkets. This is because the acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs announced today that existing employees of major supermarket chains will be able to work beyond 40 hours per fortnight to help keep shelves stocked with panic-buying essentials.