Working Holiday work limitations are temporarily suspended
Update
Working limitations for Working Holiday Visa holders re-start on 1 July 2023.
Good news – Working Holiday Visa workers already in a job do not need to change employer until 1 January 2024 because “any work that is carried out before 1 July 2023 will not be counted towards the 6-month limitation period”
Details here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/specified-work-conditions/6-month-work-limitation
Update
Working Holiday Visa holders to remain with the same employer until 30 June 2023.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news
Original Post
Working Holiday work limitations are temporarily suspended.
This means that Working Holiday visas can work for more than 6 months for their employer without seeking permission.
This allowance may end as early as 31 December 2022, when the government reviews this special allowance, so stay tuned.
The details are here:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news
WARNING
If you are going to take advantage of this temporary allowance I strongly recommend you “bookmark” that page of Immigration’s website and check it regularly for updates.
Employers – Allowing a person to work in excess of their visa conditions is a serious offense. When this moratorium ends it will be essential to return to ensure Working Holiday holders do not exceed their work limitation (maximum 6 months’ work per employer).
Working Holiday Makers – When this special allowance ends you must go back to maximum 6 months work per employer. Failure to do so could result in visa cancellation.
