The Australian federal government is considering changing the current working holiday visa age regulation, which only allows applicants under 30, to raise the age limit to 50, according to The Guardian. Reviewing the working holiday visa age cap is under consideration to address the labor shortage, stating that the Australian government "needs to be more creative about how to fill jobs," and that raising the age limit to 50 could provide more benefits.
They argue that other countries are also readjusting their relocation plans to address labor shortages, and Australia should follow this trend. COVID-19 in Australia with Working Holiday Visas Before the pandemic, the average number was 150,000~200,000, but during the pandemic, it dropped to 20,000, causing a severe labor shortage. Regulations for obtaining a Second Working Holiday visa are also being relaxed. They are reviewing the direction. They are also considering expanding the working conditions for three months in fields such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and factories, and shifting them to more expanded industries to alleviate labor shortages.
The Australian government is reportedly working to attract talent by considering relaxing the working holiday visa age limit or shortening visa issuance periods, aiming to expand the number of working holiday arrivals. Looking closer, locals are used to handle difficult tasks that locals avoid,,, and to put it more seriously, labor exploitation,,,,,,,,,, On the positive side, the relaxation of age restrictions has made it easier for many working holidaylers to have no opportunities due to age, Also, by revising visa issuance conditions, we hope a better visa environment will be created and more opportunities will be given to more people.
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