A landmark review calls for major reform of the system. Here are its key proposals
Currently, working holidaymakers can come to Australia for 12 months, with extensions to a second year available in return for performing three months of specified work such as regional or agricultural work.
The integrity of the system would be improved by moving from “a genuine temporary entrant” criterion to a “genuine student” test, to prevent people enrolling in low-value courses just to achieve work rights. English language requirements should align with applicants for skilled visas, it says.
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