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NEWS | COVID Visa Work Restrictions Eased

27 Aug

 

The Department of Home Affairs has made an announcement about Covid visa work restrictions:

This easing of work restrictions applies to Covid Visa holders working in Critical sectors.

 

The COVID-19 Pandemic event visa critical sectors are:

• agriculture
• food processing
• health care
• aged care
• disability care
• child care and
• tourism and hospitality

 

Due to the urgent need for critical sector workers, the DHA have temporarily implemented a less restrictive policy on visa condition 8107 – work limitation.

 

If you have been granted a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa to work in a critical sector for up to 12 months, you may now:

• change employment as long as you stay employed in a critical sector
• work for more than one employer in one or more critical sectors
• work for more than one employer, as long as your primary employment is in a critical sector.

You must report any changes of employment by completing a Notification of Changes in Circumstances (Form 1022). You will find the form here

 

Work is tied to the “Critical Sector”, not specific occupations.

Work in a critical sector is just that.

If for example you are an accountant employed in a hospitality business, this consitutes work in a critical sector, and we have confirmation of this.

 

Exception: These changes do not apply to  Seasonal Worker Program Visa holders who:

• last arrived in Australia under the Seasonal Worker Program and
• were granted a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa

These Covid visa holders must only work for their Approved Employer.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) must approve any changes to employment.

 

Need help or guidance your visa issues or have other migration questions? Please contact our office on +61 3 9573 5200, and book a consultation, or book one online here.

 

Had a great experience with Alice at AHWC, she kept me well informed throughout the whole process and was always there to answer any questions I had. Alice helped make this Visa process a lot easier than doing it ourselves. AHWC has a very user friendly portal which makes uploading documents very easy and the whole team are always around to answer any queries. If you are looking for a reliable, professional and friendly immigration agent I would highly recommend you get in touch with Alice at AHWC!
Leanne Mohan | August 2021

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