Migration Regulation Amendments to the Working Holiday visa
1 July 2008 - Legislation Change
Client summary
From 1 July 2008, the Migration Regulations 1994 ('the Regulations') are amended to change the term 'seasonal work' in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 to 'specified work' and change all references to 'Gazette Notice' in Item 1225 of Schedule 1 and Part 417 of Schedule 2 to 'instrument in writing'.
Affected legislation
The following provisions of the Regulations are amended:
Schedule 1, item 1225(3B)(c)
Schedule 1, item 1225(5)
Schedule 2, Division 417.2, note
Schedule 2, clause 417.111
Schedule 2, clause 417.211(5)
Schedule 2, Division 417.3, note
Additional information: The effect of these amendments is that an applicant for a second Working Holiday visa must satisfy the Minister that they have carried out 'specified work' in regional Australia for at least 3 months as the holder of a Working Holiday visa. The types of work included in the definition of 'specified work' will be specified in a new instrument in writing.
The purpose of the amendment is to expand the concession for a second Working Holiday visa that currently applies to Working Holiday visa holders who undertake three months' work in regional Australia, to include work in the construction industry in regional Australia.
The references to the term 'Gazette Notice' in Item 1225 of Schedule 1 and Part 417 of Schedule 2 have been changed to 'instrument in writing' to avoid the confusion of two different terms appearing in the same part of the Regulations.
Transitional provisions: The amendment applies in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2008.
Forms: Changes to forms 1150 and 1263 will come into effect on 1 July 2008.
Instructions: PAM3
Schedule 2 Visa 417 – Working Holiday