1. New Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Pre-application Ballot Process
In the 2024-2025 program year, the Australian Government will implement a new visa pre-application ballot process for some high demand Work and Holiday Partner countries.
The new pre-application process will introduce ballots for first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa applicants from China, Vietnam and India only.
Further details, including ballot opening dates will be released once the arrangement is finalised by the Government.
2. Natural Disaster Recovery Work
From 2 February 2024, Working Holiday Makers are able to count paid or volunteer work for natural disasters recovery work. This includes work in declared areas affected by cyclone or other severe weather, as ‘specified work’ to apply for a second or third WHM visa. Further details on the new extended specified work arrangements for Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa holders are available under Specified work and conditions.
3. India to access Work and Holiday Visa
In the context of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), Australia has agreed to extend access to the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa. This will go up to 1,000 Indian citizens each year.