Applicant and Family Member Obligations
Applicants have obligations that they must meet when their visa is granted.
Applicant obligations
Applicant visa conditions
While you are in Australia you can work, but you must not:
- stop working for the employer who sponsored you for the visa either by becoming unemployed or changing employer
- work in a position or occupation that is inconsistent with the position nominated in the visa application
- work for another person or for yourself while working for the sponsoring employer.
Example: Undertaking secondary employment.
There may be other conditions of your entry and stay in Australia not discussed here. If so, these will be explained to you when you are granted the visa.
Taxation requirements
You must meet Australian taxation obligations if you work or engage in employment in Australia.
If you intend to engage in work or employment in Australia, you will need to read information on the Australian Taxation Office's website.
See: Australian Taxation Office
Family member obligations
A family member:
- can enter Australia with, or after you
- can leave Australia with, or before you
- must intend to remain a member of your family unit.
Family members must abide by all Australian laws.
Change in circumstances
If your circumstances change you must inform the department (in writing) as soon as possible.
See: Form 1022 Notification of Changes in Circumstances (93KB PDF file)