Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration Legislation Amendment (Specified Work and Areas for Subclass 417 and 462 Visas) Instrument 2025 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 by expanding the areas of Australia where recovery work can be undertaken for the purposes of satisfying specified work requirements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visas.

The instrument specifies areas affected by bushfires, floods, cyclones, and other severe weather events, recognising these as designated areas where recovery work can be counted towards eligibility for a second or third visa.

The amendments to LIN 22/012 (Subclass 417 visa) and LIN 22/013 (Subclass 462 visa) will come into effect on 5 April 2025. The changes update the list of affected areas, ensuring that applicants who have worked in these areas can count their work towards meeting the "specified work" requirement for visa extensions. This includes bushfire recovery and recovery work related to other severe weather conditions.

The instrument is routine in nature, with updates informed by data from the National Emergency Management Agency, and the affected areas will be published on the Department of Home Affairs website. The amendments are exempt from disallowance and do not require a Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights.

Source: Migration-Legislation-Amendment-Specified-Work-Areas-for-sc417-and-sc462-visas-instrument-2025.pdf and

Migration-Legislation-Amendment-Specified-Work-Areas-for-sc417-and-sc462-visas-instrument-2025-Explanatory-Statement.pdf