Migration Legislation Amendment (Specified Work and Areas for Subclass 417 and 462 Visas) Instrument (LIN 24/020) 2024 dated 1 February 2024 amend the areas of Australia and the kinds of work specified in LIN 22/012 and LIN 22/013 for the definitions of specified Subclass 417 and Subclass 462 work.
The instrument extends ‘specified subclass 417 and subclass 462 work’ beyond flood and bushfire recovery to include other forms of natural disasters such as cyclones or storm surges. The instrument replaces the current specified flood recovery work provisions outlined in LIN 22/012 and LIN 22/013 by including recovery works undertaken in areas affected by floods, cyclones, and other severe weather conditions. Additionally, it modifies the associated regions in Australia listed in LIN 22/012 and LIN 22/013, by expanding the coverage to include areas impacted by bushfires, floods, cyclones, or other extreme weather events where recovery work can be carried out.
The instrument specifies recovery work in relation to flood, cyclone or other severe weather, and the areas of Australia in which that work must be carried out for both specified Subclass 417 work and specified Subclass 462 work. It specifies work carried out after 31 December 2021 in an area affected by flood, cyclone or other severe weather, including:
- Clean-up, construction or any other work in association with restitution or restoration of services, land, waterways, property or infrastructure; and
- Work providing support services or assistance to people living, working or volunteering in the area affected by flood, cyclone or other weather.
These changes acknowledge the significant contribution of working holiday makers in aiding regions following natural disasters, as well as their valuable assistance to businesses and communities in expedited recovery.
The instrument applies to applications for a subclass 462 and subclass 417 visa that are made, but not finally determined before 2 Feb 2024 and made on or after 2 Feb 2024.
The instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 1 February 2024 and commenced on 2nd February 2024. It is currently in force.
