Department of Home Affairs relaxes 417 and 462 visa rules to assist in bushfire recovery in specified areas. The Department of Home Affairs has decided to relax and broaden the conditions for holders of Subclass 417 and 462 Working Holiday and Work and Holiday Maker visas to allow visa holders to assist in the…Read More
Under the responsible budget regime of the government which became law on 1 January 2017, backpackers are taxed at 15% for earnings of up to $37,000 with the balance taxed at ordinary rates. This tax rate is applicable for people who hold either a working holiday visa subclass 417 and 462.Read More