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Big Changes To Working Holiday Visa

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After much speculation the government is going ahead and make the age change that was part of the backpacker tax negotiations. The new legislation amendments were announced on the 27th of June 2017 and will be effective for the 417 and 462 Working Holiday Visas. It seems the change will come into place July 1 2017 but we are still seeking confirmation The WHV Visa Age will now be 18-35 instead of 18-30! This is huge! We thought the government may have been stalling it looks like they are coming through with the goods. **** We will be calling the Read more

Backpacker Tax Confirmed

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The backpacker tax is now final, courtesy of an 11th hour dear. BREAKING: Greens support 15% #backpackertax in exchange for lower superannuation tax (65% not 95%) AND $100m for #Landcare. #auspol @abcnews — Anna Vidot (@AnnaVidot) December 1, 2016 Can confirm Greens and Government have done a deal on #backpackertax. Details will come at 3:45 #auspol — Anna Vidot (@AnnaVidot) December 1, 2016 What’s the deal, 15% backpacker tax 65% tax on super ( departure tax) WH Age 18-35 WH Job register

462 Second Year Visa – Massive Update!

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Great News for 462 Work and Holiday Visa Holders and getting a second year Work and Holiday Visa. From November the 18th you will be able to complete work that counts towards your 88 days regional work. The difference with this regional work is that it must be in tourism, agriculture or hospitality in northern Australia (NT and WA – north of the Tropic of Capricorn).   A leading migration agent has notified us of this change. If you have any questions about the 462 work and holiday second year visa please don’t hesitate to contact us and we can Read more

Backpacker Tax Proposal Updated

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The Australian Government has backed down on it’s controversial backpacker tax changing the rate to 19%. What do you think about the back down? The government has also increased the passenger levy for backpackers, you will be slugged $5 extra when you leave the country. WHV Age has been increased to 35 and the working holiday visa fee has been dropped by $50. The tax will still have to get through the senate and it remains to be seen if Labour will support the tax, if not they may face trouble getting through. Summary of the backpacker tax proposal -19% Read more

Tragic News: Backpacker Dies After Home Hill Hostel Stabbing

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The AFP are investigating a stabbing at a home hill backpackers in Ayr, QLD. Tragically a 21 year old woman was killed and a 30 year old man has been critically injured in the attack. The attack allegedly took place in front of about 30 people at Shelley’s Backpackers in Home Hill late on Tuesday night. Both of the victims were British citizens. A local man also sustained minor injuries during the incident and has been released from hospital. It has also been rumoured a dog was killed in the attack. According to Queensland Police Service Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski Read more

Backpacker Tax: The Government Wants To Hear From You

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The Australian Government has now opened it’s ears and is accepting submissions from the public in regards to the backpacker tax. This is your chance to have your voice heard. All submissions will be read by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the Australian Government. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu have been engaged to asssit with the process.   What is the backpacker tax?   Every dollar earned by working holiday makers will be subject to a 32.5% tax. ( Right now the first $18,000 WHM earnt is exempt from tax and WHM are tax as like Australians)   What your voice means Read more

Backpacker Tax Election Update

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With the Australian Election this Saturday working holiday makers are wondering where they stand re the “Backpacker Tax”.     The Current Situation   The backpacker tax will be “deferred” until January 1 2016. ( Meaning you don’t have to pay the 32.5% backpacker tax and the first $18,000 you earn’t during the 15/16 financial year will be under the tax free threshold if you are considered a resident for tax purposes.) We Believe the deferral will be for the whole financial year ( July 1 2016-June 30 2017) as it will be too hard to police pre & post Read more

Business Owner Fined $70,000 For Underpaying Backpackers

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When we say know your rights we mean it. A Tasmanian small business owner was fined $70,000 by the Federal Circuit Court for using inaccurate job titles where he then lured backpackers to remote Tasmania. The backpackers were paid as little as $1.35 per hour in some cases. Absolutely Terrible! One backpacker was paid as little as $270 for four weeks work, that equates to $1.35 with no superannuation! The court found that Harold Jackson created adds promising to sign off on backpackers 2nd year visas, adds were placed on sites such as gumtree and in backpacker hostels. The court Read more

Backpacker Tax Decision Made

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The Assistant Treasure Kelly O’Dwyer has today announced that there will be a form delay of the backpacker tax for 6 months while a complete review will be undertaken.   The Certainties   You can keep working until December 31, 2016 with the tax free threshold on your side. ( Meaning you don’t have to pay the 32.5% backpacker tax, the first $18,000 you earn will be under the tax free threshold) ( We would almost be confident in saying this will be until June 30th 2017. This is an educated guess on our behalf. Our point of view here Read more

Still No Official Decision on the Backpacker Tax

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With the double dissolution election announced for July 2nd time is running out for the government to make an official statement regarding the implementation of the backpacker Tax. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce was quizzed on the backpacker tax at a press conference at 3pm on Sunday July 8th. Senator Joyce’s response to the tax was “We are still working on the matter and are confident a resolution will be found” .     #NEWS @Barnaby_Joyce says he's confident a resolution will be found on the backpacker tax @NationalFarmers #auspol pic.twitter.com/s0tuAct5MF — Colin James Bettles (@ColinJBettles) Read more