Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Does your business hire Working Holiday Makers (otherwise known as Subclasses 417 and 462 Visa holders) but find the six-month work condition limiting?

While Condition 8547 generally limits a Working Holiday Maker's work with the same employer to six months, many employers may not realise their options to allow for a longer period of work.

To better align your use of the Working Holiday Maker program to your business needs, here's what you should know:

• The Working Holiday Maker program's role in the employment landscape.
• Location-based exemptions and other exemptions for a longer work period.
• Requesting permission to work for longer than six months.
• Applying for a second or third visa under the Working Holiday Maker program.