Ozmigr8 - Australian Working Holiday Visas

03/10/2018

17/08/2017

Australian Taxation Office to validate the visa information for departing working holiday visa holders who are seeking the repayment of superannuation contributions on leaving Australia.

https://www.ato.gov.au/Tax-professionals/Newsroom/Superannuation/Visa-checks-for-DASP-applications/

27/06/2017

¡Hola España! The number of Spanish nationals, aged between 18 and 30, able to visit Australia under existing work and holiday arrangements will increase from 600 to 1500 annually from 1 July 2017. This means you can holiday for up to 12 months in Australia and undertake short-term work. The same reciprocal conditions also allow young Australians to work and holiday in Spain.

More information about the Work and Holiday visa is available at https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/462-.

03/11/2016

Australian Taxation Office clarifies tax arrangements for working holiday makers.

02/11/2016

A new report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia calls for a 'rebalancing' of the country's immigration program, including a cap on working holidaymakers.

The era of backpackers, foreign students and New Zealanders dominating Australia’s migrant intake may be approaching its end, as calls for an overhaul of the visa system mount. The 'Migration: the economic debate' report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), released on Th...

12/10/2016

Unscrupulous employers who exploit migrant labour pose an ongoing threat, a new report reveals.

30/09/2016

Luxembourg has today become the latest country to sign a reciprocal arrangement with Australia, allowing young people from both countries to visit each other's nations under the Australian Government's work and holiday arrangements.

http://www.minister.border.gov.au/peterdutton/Pages/Australia-and-Luxembourg-sign-work-and-holiday-arrangement.aspx

27/09/2016

A resolution to the "backpacker tax" appears to be close ...

The federal government will water down its proposed $500 million backpacker tax in a deal that will please Nationals MPs who had campaigned against the measure.

19/09/2016

George Christensen predicts Coalition will axe backpacker tax after threats to quit LNP.

Under the proposed backpacker tax, which is due to take effect from 1 January 2017, working holidaymakers will be treated as non-residents and taxed at 32.5% from their first dollar.

Queensland MP says defection threats ‘a moot point’ as he believes the government will ‘put in place arrangements that farmers can accept’

05/01/2016

Northern Territory going all out to draw backpackers up north ...

Youth travellers spend over $7000 on average for their trip to Australia, according to statistics from Tourism Australia. The spend triples with those who stay over six months. Tourism NT (Northern Territory) is now planning its biggest roadshow targeting backpackers in order to get a cut of the you…

27/10/2015

A new currency for Australia? Or maybe not ... :-)

The joke name for the country's money was made in The Simpsons 20 years ago, and now citizens are calling for it to be used in real life

17/09/2015

MEANWHILE, IN AUSTRALIA... seals are surfing the backs of humpback whales, while Europe settles down to another six months of bitter winter.

Do yourself a 12-month favour... 02380 302525

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28187-surfing-seal-rides-on-the-back-of-a-whale-in-surprise-snapshot/

A seal balancing on top of a whale in a rare sighting may be benefiting from the piggyback

17/09/2015

On this day last year, £1 would get you $1.78 in Australia. Today you'll see $2.16!! Your money will go further. It's a great time to head down under for a year in the sun. Let us sort out your visa to get you off to a hassle-free start. Visit http://www.ozmigr8.com/

Help with Australian working holiday visas for backpackers and gap year students. Help with tax and super refunds in Australia. Fixed fees. No visa = no fee.

17/08/2015

Confirm to Australian employers that you are eligible to work with the Department of Immigration's new VEVO app!

Experiencing Australia on a working holiday? The new myVEVO app allows you to check your visa details wherever you go. Download for free now.
iOS: http://bit.ly/myvevoiOS | Android: http://bit.ly/myvevoandroid

29/05/2015

Under a new agreement, young people from Slovakia and Australia will be able to study, work and travel in the other country.

Based on the scheme, both governments will issue 200 visas a year for people between 18 and 30 years of age.

When a commencement date has been announced, eligible young adults from the Slovak Republic and Australia will be able to apply a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462).

http://www.immi.gov.au/News/Pages/australia-slovak-republic.aspx

04/05/2015

Volunteer work under the Working Holiday visa programme will no longer count as eligible work to qualify for a second visa, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash has announced.

19/02/2015

A Nanny is wanted by a family in Adelaide - the position is available to a working holiday visa holder.

Our two adorable children (2 year old girl & 4 year old boy) are looking for their next fun, caring nanny. If you are searching for a reliable, supportive and happy family, and meet the following criteria, this may be the job for you! We are looking for a nanny who is able to work Saturday, Sunday,…

19/02/2015

Event work available for backpackers in Melbourne's CBD ...

We are running some weekly and nightly events at a restaurant venue in the CBD. Waitstaff, Hosts/ Hostesses, Bartenders are needed. Pay between $22-25/hr Hours usually from 4-midnight or later Experience is an asset however not necessary! Apply Online

19/02/2015

In Australia on a working holiday visa? This could be for you!

McKenzie Holland make it their aim to deliver excellent results for both their customers and clients and are looking for the right candidate to join their rapidly expanding team. Based near Melbourne CBD they have 5 positions in their sales and marketing division that need to be filled immediately!…

16/01/2015

Faraway Bay is a unique wilderness retreat, and is now accepting job applications for their 2015 season, starting from March through to October.

They are looking for people to work as volunteers, and in exchange for your hard work they provide a free flight out from Kununurra, all your food, accommodation and beverages - and a chance to experience the Kimberleys in one of the most remote locations in Australia.

Experience in hospitality, restaurants and hotels preferable.

We are looking for volunteers to give them the opportunity to come to Far away Bay for the 2015 season starting from March running through till the end of September. We are based in the Kimberley in one of the oldest, remotest locations in Australia and have just won the Silver Award for most unique…

15/01/2015

We can think of worse jobs ... :-)

SCUBA Instructor Wanted at Seawalker Green Island, Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

http://www.backpackerjobboard.com.au/job/16186/scuba-instructor-wanted-at-seawalker-green-island/

15/01/2015

A working holiday visa in Australia can lead to employer sponsorship and an extended period of living and working in the land down under.

Interested? Complete the form on our website, or telephone us for a free chat about your plans and how we can help. Remember: no visa means you pay no fee to us!

Help with Australian working holiday visa applications for backpackers and gap year students. Fixed fees. No visa means no fee.

02/01/2015

New work and holiday visa arrangements have been announced for young adults in Spain: the arrangement allows for up to 500 young adults from Spain to enjoy an extended holiday of up to 12 months in Australia, during which time they may undertake short term work and study.

Contact your local Ozmigr8 office - or complete the form on our website (www.ozmigr8.com) - if you live in Spain, are aged under 31, and would like to spend a year working and holidaying in Australia.

New systems and technology, are allowing Australia to develop the world's most electronically sophisticated immigration entry system for visitors. Read more about Australia's entry system.

02/01/2015

New work and holiday visa arrangements have been announced for young adults in Portugal: the arrangement allows for up to 200 young adults from Portugal and 200 young adults from Australia to enjoy an extended holiday of up to 12 months in each other’s country, during which time they may undertake short term work and study.

Contact your local Ozmigr8 office - or complete the form on our website (www.ozmigr8.com) - if you live in Portugal, are aged under 31, and would like to spend a year working and holidaying in Australia.

New systems and technology, are allowing Australia to develop the world's most electronically sophisticated immigration entry system for visitors. Read more about Australia's entry system.

29/09/2014

Portugal has now joined the Work and Holiday program! More information can be found here - http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/mc/2014/mc218176.htm

10/09/2014

There is so much to see and do in Australia whilst on a Working Holiday Visa. What is on the top of your list?

04/09/2014

Please join us in welcoming our new team member Beth McNamara, who joins us as part of our expanding working holiday visa team

04/09/2014

More information on Spain joining the Work and Holiday (462) visa programme http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/mc/2014/mc217583.htm

The signing of a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement between Australia and Spain will give young people from both countries a unique opportunity to experience the vibrancy of each other's culture, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, the Hon Scott Morrison and Assistant Minister…

02/09/2014

Question Corner - Need to know more about Australian WHVs? We are here to help.