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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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Essential Tips for Working in Australia

Do you want to work in Australia? Australia is one of the best destinations to find a job or take a gap year. It’s been a favourite destination for backpackers since forever because of its infinite natural beauty and inviting working holiday visa program. If you are looking for a career challenge in a country […]

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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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Good news for Irish applicants for OZ working holiday visas

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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How Long Does It Take To Process an Australian Working Holiday Visa?

Australia, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse culture, and thrilling adventures, has become a top destination for young travelers looking to explore the world while earning some income. The Working Holiday Visa Australia (Subclass 417) is a gateway for adventurous souls seeking to experience life down under while funding their travels. But before you can […]

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