WHV - Changes coming later in the year
May 9th 2015, 6:17 am
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WHV - Changes coming later in the year
There are rumours circulating about changes to the 417 - Working Holiday Visa.
There are no firm details yet, when there are they will be posted on here.
So far all we have is Assistant Minister - Strengthening integrity in Working Holiday visa programme
and
Volunteer work activities
Watch this space
There are no firm details yet, when there are they will be posted on here.
So far all we have is Assistant Minister - Strengthening integrity in Working Holiday visa programme
and
Volunteer work activities
Watch this space
May 10th 2015, 5:16 am
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Re: WHV - Changes coming later in the year
Minister Cash said the changes address a concern that some employers are exploiting the second Working Holiday visa initiative by encouraging Working Holiday visa holders to work for less than the minimum wage.
“The current arrangements can provide a perverse incentive for visa holders to agree to less than acceptable conditions in order to secure another visa,” Minister Cash said.
“This Government is resolutely focused on upholding visa integrity and preventing exploitation - these changes will remove the incentive for visa holders to accept substandard conditions.
“The reform will require those seeking to apply for a second Working Holiday visa holder to produce an official payslip from their employer, demonstrating they have completed their regional work component.
“The current arrangements can provide a perverse incentive for visa holders to agree to less than acceptable conditions in order to secure another visa,” Minister Cash said.
“This Government is resolutely focused on upholding visa integrity and preventing exploitation - these changes will remove the incentive for visa holders to accept substandard conditions.
“The reform will require those seeking to apply for a second Working Holiday visa holder to produce an official payslip from their employer, demonstrating they have completed their regional work component.
The employer achieves the same thing as under paying them but stays within the law.
Last edited by MountainHiker; May 10th 2015 at 5:19 am.
