Businesses in regional areas are enjoying the 20 per cent increase of working holiday makers this financial year. A total of 43,219 second year visas were granted under the WHM program for people who have completed three months particular work in a regional area.
According to the David Coleman, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, “That’s 7,000 more young people picking crops, milking cows, shearing sheep and supporting tourism in regional Australia."
Mr Coleman shares that the increase helps regional businesses fill roles that Australian workers don't seek.
Beginning January 2020, those holding a second year visa will be able to apply for a third year visa if they are able to hold an additional six months in a particular work in a regional area.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham shared these workers give back around $3 billion annually to the Australian economy.
“Our expansion of the WHM program is offering more young people from more countries the travel opportunity of a lifetime, while also supporting our key industries and regional communities," he says.
