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Many employers are unaware of their responsibility to register with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if they employ working holiday visa (WHV) employees and the ATO may apply penalties if you fail to register. WHV holders are able to lodge tax returns. Employers must register with the ATO if they are employing or plan to employ workers with either a Working Holiday visa 417 (working holiday) or 462 (work and holiday) before they receive their first pay. Employers must register with the...

A new Ministerial Direction has come into effect on 14 November this year which the government hopes will “s trengthen and balance distribution of international students across education providers in regional and metropolitan locations ”. Ministerial Direction 115 replaces Ministerial Direction 111 to support the 2026 National Planning Level for international student places and related policy measures announced in August 2025. In a statement by the Hon Julian Hill MP Assistant Minister for...

The Australian Department of Home Affairs announced over their facebook page that the next invitations round will be held on 13 November 2025. Potential applicants are given last opportunity to review their Expressions of Interests and ensure that all of their information and supporting documents are up to date.