Many people have been impacted by Australia's extended travel ban, including families and travellers caught offshore.

Labour Agreements allow employers to negotiate with the Government for concessions to standard visa settings to address specific business or industry needs.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed during a press conference on 16 August that processing of Work and Holiday Maker visas has slowed. But updates to the Department of Home Affairs website suggest the impact may be more significant, with Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Maker visa applications being temporarily paused for passport holders from 24 countries.

During the pandemic, most travellers have been restricted from entering and leaving Australia without a Travel Exemption.