Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visas

Commencement: 21 August 2010

Client summary

From 21 August 2010, the Migration Regulations 1994 (the 'Principal Regulations') will be amended to make changes in relation to Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visas.

The amendments will prevent a person who has previously been in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa from applying for a Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) visa, and will provide that Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa applicants cannot be accompanied by dependent children (except applicants who are members of a class of persons specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing).

The amendments will also remove a redundant reference to a repealed provision and make a consequential technical amendment in Schedule 2 to the Principal Regulations.

Affected legislation

The following provisions of the Principal Regulations are amended:

• Schedule 1, insert subitem 1225(3C)
• Schedule 2, paragraph 417.221(2)(a)
• Schedule 2, subparagraph 462.217(b)(ii)
• Schedule 2, insert paragraph 462.217(c).

Additional information

Nil.

Transitional provisions

These amendments will apply for applications for a visa made on or after 21 August 2010.

Forms

Forms 1150 and 1150E will be amended.

Instructions

PAM3 will be amended to reflect these changes.