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Australia is an enormous country that is filled to the brim with exciting activities. How on Earth do you decide what to do first? One of the first things that you need to check before you pack your bags for Australia is what visa type you need. Unless you are a New Zealand citizen or […]
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Have you ever thought of moving to Australia to live life down under as a backpacker or a working holidaymaker? Many prospective backpackers are daunted by the prospect of travelling to Australia unsure of how they will settle into a new country and culture. So to help you out with the big move, we’ve put […]
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Australia is world-famous for its natural wonders, pristine rainforests, bright beaches, stunning wide-open spaces and epic landscapes. The country has been a favourite destination for backpackers, and if you have decided to head off on a working holiday in Australia, it’s easy to understand why. After all, you will be able to earn money while […]
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Something about Australia has made it irresistible to young travellers for decades. Perhaps it’s the never-ending list of iconic sights to see. Maybe it’s the unbeatable weather. Or could it be the abundance of job opportunities for backpackers? Whatever it is, every year thousands of young travellers from around the world apply for Working Holiday […]
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You might have heard that Australia is short on skilled workers in a number of areas, particularly engineering, medicine, teaching and accounting. This means that there aren’t enough qualified Australian citizens to meet the high demand for these skilled roles. That’s why the Australian government originally introduced the 457 visas, to allow qualified people around […]
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There’s good news for prospective Aussie Backpackers. The Australian Government has announced a number of changes to the Working Holidaymaker (WHM) program – the most significant of which allows Backpackers to extend their life down under into a third year. From July 2019, travellers can now stay in Australia for three years if they complete […]
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The Australian Government has launched a new campaign which aims to attract more Working Holidaymakers down under, as well as support Aussie farmers and boost regional tourism. The campaign, titled ‘Australia Inc’, is targeting young people in the UK, France and Germany who are considering combining overseas travel with temporary work. A number of enhancements […]
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Young Irish workers have been granted an additional five years in which they can venture down under for work and travel. Prospective Irish travellers can now apply for an Australian working holiday visa up to the age of 35. Successful applicants can spend up to two years working and travelling around Australia. The previous age […]
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For the first 3 months of 2017, the number of visa applications rose by 18.5% in comparison with the same period in 2016 and visas granted from Jan-Mar 2017 increased by nearly 22% compared to 2016. This percentage increase equates to just under 18,000 more student visas compared to the first quarter of 2016. The […]
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Give it a go. Try to think of a country that’s more diverse and spectacular than Australia. It’s impossible! And it’s for this reason that OZ is so attractive to thousands of prospective working holidaymakers every year. Australia has it all – stunning nature, fascinating culture and fantastic nightlife. Crucially, there are also a wide […]
