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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WHMs: Bushfire locations and work defined, backdated to after 31 July 2019 and before 1 March 2020?

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WHMs: Bushfire locations and work defined, backdated to after 31 July 2019 and before 1 March 2020?

New legislative instruments were registered yesterday to pave the way for volunteer and other work in bushfire affected areas to count towards “specified work” for Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas and “specified Subclass 462 work” for Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visas for second and third Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visas. An issue, however, has arisen as to when this work will apply and to whom.

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WHMs: Bushfire relief exemptions and changes to specified work announced

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WHMs: Bushfire relief exemptions and changes to specified work announced

An announcement by the acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs yesterday will provide benefits to the bushfire affected areas with changes to how long Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) can work for any one employer, and making amendments to allow volunteer work and some construction activities in these regions.

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