Amendments to Clarify Requirements for Working Holiday (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visas

27 October 2008 legislation change

Client summary

From 27 October 2007 the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) are amended to:

• provide that visa applicants with dependent children may be eligible for a Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa provided they are not accompanied by dependent children during the visa holder’s stay in Australia
• provide that applications for the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa can be made by fax
• clarify when Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas are in effect
• clarify that applicants cannot hold more than two Working Holiday (subclass 417) visas in Australia.

Affected legislation

The following provisions of the Regulations are amended:

• Schedule 1 items 1224 and 1225
• Schedule 2 parts 417 & 462.

Additional information: Nil

Transitional provisions: The amendments apply to applications made on or after 27 October 2008.

Forms: Working Holiday visa application form 1150 has been changed.

Instructions: PAM3 Schedule 2 ‘Visa 417 Working Holiday’ has been amended to reflect these changes.