There are changes to the working holiday program from the 1st of January 2017. Some of the changes will assist various industries that need temporary or seasonal workers like the farming and hospitality sector. Other changes may help increase the number of working holiday visa holders arriving in Australia. It is beneficial to the Australian economy in that the money earned by backpackers generally stays within the Australian economy. The Key changes explained below. The age limit for applicants wishing to obtain a working holiday visa is to be increased to 35, this is helpful in that many people who have spent their early lives obtaining qualification and working through … Continue reading Backpacker’s news