Australia and Thailand have agreed to increase the number of annual places available under the Work and Holiday visa program from 500 to 2,000.
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman said the increase will build on recent improvements to the program that have seen a 20 per cent increase in the number of working holiday makers working in regional areas.
“By making this successful program available to more young people we are giving regional Australia access to more workers to fill critical labour shortages,” Mr Coleman said. Thai nationals who undertake three months of specified work in a regional area are eligible to apply for a second Work and Holiday visa.