COVID-19 Pandemic event subclass 408 visa conditions changed

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Australian Government endorsed (COVID-19 Pandemic event) subclass 408 visa

On 5 January 2021, a joint media release of additional measures were announced to enable temporary workers in Australia to continue to support the agricultural sector, which already included other critical skills such as food processing, health care, disability care or child care. The additional measures include:

  • Extending the timeframe to apply for a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa from 28 days to 90 days before an existing temporary visa expires.

  • Removing the COVID-19 Pandemic event visa requirement that visa applicants must demonstrate their attempts to depart Australia where they intend to undertake agricultural work.

  • Relaxing the 40 hours per fortnight work limitation for student visa holders who undertake work in the agricultural sector.

 Further information can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Sara Johnston