Visa change allows backpackers to contribute to bushfire recovery as part of working holiday

The recovery efforts in fire-affected communities has begun.

The recovery efforts in fire-affected communities has begun. Source: Australian Defence Force

Construction work in disaster zones will be added to the government's list of specified work, allowing working holidaymakers to contribute to the recovery effort as part of their visa eligibility.


Backpackers will be encouraged to help fire-ravaged communities rebuild as part of their working holiday visa eligibility following changes announced by the Morrison government.

Construction work in disaster zones, including land clearing, rebuilding fences and homes, and demolition, will now fall under the government's definition of specified work, which working holidaymakers have to complete if they wish to stay in Australia for a second or third year.

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