COVID-19: Lifting travel restrictions for international students slated for consideration in July 2020

COVID-19: Lifting travel restrictions for international students slated for consideration in July 2020

As Australia begins to lift restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, step 3 of the roadmap unveiled late last week, which is hoped to be implemented in July 2020, includes considering allowing international students to enter Australia and travel with New Zealand and unspecified Pacific Island nations.

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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

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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COVID-19: Fact sheets, visa cancellations on health grounds and reapplying student and visitor visa applicants

COVID-19: Fact sheets, visa cancellations on health grounds and reapplying student and visitor visa applicants

The coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has wreaked havoc on world travel and stock markets and will no doubt have a negative impact on Australia’s education and tourism industries. The Department of Home Affairs have provided several fact sheets for those that may be affected by travel restrictions and created a pathway for those in Australia who have had their visitor or student visas cancelled under specific provisions because of not meeting tougher border control measures to reapply for these visas.

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