Working Holiday News
Australian Government Investigating Exploitation of Working Holiday Farm Workers
Farmers are being warned they could be held liable for the underpayment of workers on their farms, even if they're employed through labour hire companies.
The Fair Work Ombudsman is cracking down on the exploitation...
Exploring Australia
Dubbo: Somewhere over the… Blue Mountains
With apologies to Harold Arlen & E.Y Harburg, another instalment in my 'There's more to Australia than Sydney' series.
So you have been in Australia a while and have seen all the 'money shot' locations. Are...
Getting Situated
A Guide to Australia for Kiwis by a Kiwi
Although Kiwis aren't really in Australia on a working holiday visa, New Zealand expats face many of the same experiences as working holiday makers, so we're taking a step away from our normal fare with some tips...
Exploring Australia
Australia Doesn’t Begin and End in Sydney: Hobart’s MONA Museum
Just as the U.S. doesn't begin and end in New York and the same for the United Kingdom and London, there is a lot to offer you on your working holiday outside of Sydney.
Australia's...
Exploring Australia
West Is Best! Why You Should Explore Australia’s West Coast
East versus West: the age old rivalry. Many a battle has been fought in the name of these two opposing sides, and when it comes to Australia, the East Coast would certainly come out...
Visa FAQs
How Can I Stay in Australia for a Second Year on a 417 Working Holiday Visa?
You've had an absolute blast while on your Australian working holiday, and you're realising that one year down under simply is not enough! The good news is that many working holiday makers can extend their...
Visa FAQs
Can I Work for One Employer for Longer than Six Months on an Australian Working Holiday Visa?
If you have a 417 or 462 working holiday visa in Australia, you are limited to working for each employer for a maximum of six months.
You can request to extend this employment period due...
WHV Experiences
Meet a Working Holiday Maker: From London to Sydney
In our Meet a Working Holiday Maker series, we talk to working holiday makers in Australia about their experiences here. Today, we talk to Sam, a legal support recruitment consultant for people2people.
1. Where are...