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Here you’ll find top tips for working holidaymakers, our picks for this year’s best tourist destinations, business travel advice & much more



Why should you work in Australia?

You probably already know what a Working Holiday is and how to get an Australian working holiday visa. We write about it all the time! However, there is one very important question which you might ask yourself – Why? Why work in Australia, why travel to Australia? Why Australia? That is actually a very easy question […]

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Want to extend your Australian working holiday? Here’s how you can!

Under the conditions of a first Australian Work and Holiday visa (either subclass 417 or 462) working holidaymakers are entitled to spend one year working and travelling around Oz. But is one year really enough time to enjoy a working holiday in Australia? After all, it’s an entire continent! With bustling cities and sights to see sprawled […]

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TOP 10 Best Paid Jobs in Australia

Have you ever dreamt of working the busy city lifestyle? Why not choose Australia? A fantastic country as it ranks highly for housing, health, education and offers a lot of well-paid jobs. Australia is listed as one of the best places to work in the world right now as the unemployment rate is just 5.5% […]

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Can I work more than 6 months for the same employer on a 417 visa?

Picture this, you are in sunny Australia on a working holiday visa. You are enjoying the job you’re in and want to carry on working. You begin to wonder whether or not your visa will allow you to carry on work. Wrapping your head around the conditions of your visa can be quite confusing and […]

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Top 7 Places to Visit in Perth

Known as the sunniest capital city in the world, Perth, Australia is certainly a must-visit ‘hidden gem’ destination to add to your bucket list.

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Top 5 Most Popular Australian Visas

Australia’s diverse landscapes, friendly locals, and incredible opportunities have made it a magnet for travelers, adventurers, and professionals from all corners of the world. But to embark on this remarkable journey, you’ll need to apply for one of the visa options for Australia.

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Update


As of 15 March 2025, Visa First will no longer process new visa or work permit applications. Learn more here.

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