Second Year Visas will only be granted to backpackers and those on working holidays aged between 18 and 30 years; Backpackers and those on working holidays must have a valid passport that does not expire within a 6 month period; Backpackers and those on working...

When backpackers on working holidays in Australia first gain employment they are likely to be asked by their employer for their superannuation fund details. As superannuation funds are not generally known about by young backpackers on a working holiday in Australia, this question often leaves...

This guide is designed to provide an insight for backpackers looking at coming to Australia on a working holiday. The guide while only basic provides an insight for backpackers on Australia’s Working Holiday Visa. What Australia’s Working Holiday Visa? The Australian Working Holiday Visa is...

A historical agreement was recently reached between the Australian and Slovenian government that now sees young people from Slovenia able to visit Australia and enjoy a working holiday. The agreement will see the Australian government allow 200 young people from Slovenia to enter Australia with...

Even though backpackers and people on working holidays in Australia won’t be living in Australia after they retire, they can still gain access to their superannuation funds once they depart from Australia. All people employed within Australia that earn more than $450.00 per month are...

Backpackers on working holidays in Australia who are only visiting for a short period of time will be considered non-residents for taxation purposes. In essence for tax purposes the backpacker will be taxed at a higher rate than a resident and be required to pay...

One benefit for backpackers on working holidays in Australia is that in many instances they are entitled to a tax refund for certain expenses they have incurred in the course of their employment. The following guide will help backpackers on a working holiday in Australia...

Backpackers often don’t think about personal safety while they are experiencing a working holiday in Australia. However, personal safety should be one of the major considerations for any backpacker travelling in Australia. While Australia is considered to be one of the safest countries in the...