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Staying in Australia
I have a Bridging visa A, B or C
Working rights
Bridging visas A, B and C allow you to stay in Australia after your current
visa expires, and while your new visa application is being processed.
You may be allowed to work in Australia depending on your Bridging visa
conditions.
You can check by:

using the VEVO service, or
accessing your visa conditions through your ImmiAccount.

If you are in a difficult financial situation and your Bridging visa does not
let you work, or has restrictions on working, you can apply for a Bridging
visa A that lets you work. However, you will need to
show that you are in a difficult financial situation.
If you do not meet the requirements for work, and you are still eligible for a
Bridging visa, we will grant you a new Bridging visa with the same conditions
that were on your previous Bridging visa.
You will not be granted a new Bridging visa that lets you work if:

your current Bridging visa A was granted to you because you have applied for judicial review of the decision made on your original visa application, or
you have applied for a protection visa.

See: Information on how to apply.
Staying in Australia
I have a Working Holiday Maker visa
I work in a non-critical sector for COVID-19
Working Holiday Maker visas cannot be extended. However, if you have completed
three or six months of work in Australia, you may be able to apply for a
second or third Working Holiday Maker visa.
See specified work conditions for more information.
If you have not completed the three or six months of specified work required
to apply for a second, or third Working Holiday visa because of COVID-19 —
and you are not working in a critical sector, you should apply for another
visa to remain lawful until you’re able to return to your home country.
To be granted a new visa, you must meet the requirements for that visa,
including any age limits, English language, health and character requirements.
Visa condition 8547 — six month work limitation with one employer
Working Holiday Makers can do any kind of work during their stay in Australia,
but this is generally limited to six months’ work with any one employer,
unless the Department has given permission to work with the same employer for
longer than six months.
In some situations Working Holiday Makers have permission from the Department
to work for the same employer for longer than six months, where the work is:

in different locations and work in any one location does not exceed six months
in plant and animal cultivation anywhere in Australia
in certain industries in northern Australia only
assisting bushfire recovery efforts.

In any other circumstance, you need to request
permission
to work with the same employer for longer than six months.
Staying in Australia
I have a temporary visa
Visa conditions
No work condition
Visitor visa and ETA holders are not permitted to work in Australia.
Visa stay period
The stay period on an existing visa cannot be extended. Your visa will cease
if you are still in Australia at the end of your permitted stay period. If you
cannot depart Australia within the permitted stay period on your visa, you
should apply for a further visa before the date on which your visa ceases.
If you departed and returned to Australia on a round-trip cruise, this may not
be considered as a departure from Australia for the purposes of your permitted
stay period. Please check the information provided to you by your cruise ship
company.
No further stay condition (includes 8503, 8534 and 8535)
If you hold a visa with condition 8503, 8534 or 8535 and cannot depart
Australia as planned, you cannot apply for most other visas in Australia
unless the condition is waived. You can request to waive this
condition if
your visa will expire in less than four weeks. If your request is approved,
you should make a new visa application before your current visa expires.
Condition 8531 (must not remain in Australia beyond the period of stay
permitted by the visa)
If you hold a visa with condition 8531 and cannot depart Australia as planned,
you should apply for a further visa before the date on which your visa ceases.
If you are also subject to condition 8503, you will need to request a waiver
of this condition first.
We understand some people cannot leave Australia as planned due to travel
restrictions, and we will take this into account for any future visa or
sponsorship applications.
Condition 8558 (must not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in any
18 month period)
If you hold a visa with condition 8558 and cannot depart Australia as planned,
your visa will cease if you stay in Australia for 12 consecutive months at
a time.
If you have been in Australia for 12 cumulative months in an 18 month
period, your visa will still remain valid until the visa expiry date.
You should apply for a further visa if your visa will expire before you can
depart Australia. If you are also subject to condition 8503, you will need to
request a waiver of this condition first.
Visa processing arrangements
If you need to apply for a new visa to stay in Australia, you can still
explore your visa options and make a visa application at
ImmiAccount. We encourage applicants
to apply online wherever possible, as these applications will be processed
faster.
Some services relating to the visa application process may be impacted by
COVID-19 and a range of services we rely on (such as medical checks and
biometric collection) are increasingly unavailable. Applicants will be given
additional time to complete checks and provide the requested information.
We will take the service disruptions into account when considering your visa
application.
You do not need to contact us to ask for more time to complete these checks.
Staying in Australia
I have a Student visa
Can I extend my Student visa?
Under Australian migration law, it is not possible to extend a Student visa.
You need to apply for a new visa if:

you cannot return to your home country and your visa is expiring
you need more time in Australia to complete your course.

You should apply for a new Student visa six weeks before your existing Student
visa expires. There is no need to provide evidence of impacts of COVID-19 with
your Student visa application.
If your study in Australia is ending, you can apply for a Visitor visa
(subclass 600). You need to do this before your Student visa expires.
More information on the Visitor visa.
Some services relating to the visa application process may be impacted and a
range of services are becoming unavailable. This includes panel doctors who
undertake medical checks, English language testing facilities and biometric
collection. While these services are unavailable, many applicants cannot meet
visa requirements. Students will be given additional time to complete checks
and provide the requested information.
Importantly though, making a new application before the current visa expires
will give you a bridging visa to remain lawful while all requirements are met.
Australian study requirements
The Department of Home Affairs does not regulate mode of study requirements.
You should contact your education provider.
Please refer to the Joint TEQSA and ASQA statement relating to flexible
delivery.
For the exceptions as a result of the travel restrictions, see the National
Code requirements for affected tertiary students to undertake online
study.
Notifying the Department
You do not need to notify the Department if you return home, or your study
situation changes.
Your visa remains valid until you lodge another visa application, or your visa
expires. The status of your visa will remain unchanged if you return home or
defer your studies.
Students experiencing financial difficulties
You are encouraged to rely on family support, part-time work where available
and your own savings to sustain yourself in Australia.
If you are unable to support yourself, you should make arrangements to return
to your usual country of residence, noting that it is a condition of all
Student visas that holders have access to funds to support themselves for the
duration of their stay in Australia.
Students who have been in Australia longer than 12 months who find themselves
in financial hardship will be able to access their Australian superannuation.
The Government will continue to engage with the international education sector
which is providing some financial support for international students facing
hardship.
Staying in Australia
I am a Seasonal worker or part of the Pacific Labour Scheme
Subclass 403 visa holders in the Pacific Labour Scheme
You can apply for another subclass 403 visa in the Pacific Labour
Scheme where you and your employer
are endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to participate in
the scheme. This visa will allow you to stay lawfully in Australia, and
continue working, if you wish to do so, or until you can return to your home
country.
Staying in Australia
My visa has expired
Expired inside 28 days
If your visa has expired, you need to apply for a Bridging visa E
(BVE)
immediately in order to become lawful. A BVE is a short-term visa that lets
you remain lawful while you make arrangements to leave Australia.
If you want to stay lawfully in Australia, you must apply for a new visa. Your
circumstances will determine your visa options and what you must do to remain
lawful. Depending on how long ago your visa expired, you may face restrictions
on applying for further visas while you are in Australia.
Some services relating to the visa application process may be impacted by
COVID-19 and a range of services we rely on (such as medical checks and
biometric collection) are increasingly unavailable. Applicants will be given
additional time to complete checks and provide the requested information.
Expired over 28 days ago
If your visa expired more than 28 days ago, please contact the Status
Resolution Service (SRS) for assistance to resolve your immigration
status.
Staying in Australia
I am a Seasonal worker or part of the Pacific Labour Scheme
Subclass 403 visa holders in the Seasonal Worker Program
Your visa cannot be extended. However, the Australian Government has
introduced new measures for those working in critical sectors in response to
COVID-19.
You may be eligible for a Temporary Activity (subclass 408 Australian
Government Endorsed Event (AGEE)
stream)
visa during the COVID-19 pandemic, if:

your visa is about to expire
your visa has already expired
you can’t leave Australia
you are working in a critical sector, like health, aged care or agriculture.

This visa will allow you to stay lawfully in Australia, and continue working,
if you wish to do so, or until you can return to your home country. Seasonal
Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme arrangements, including those
relating to employers, will be carried over to the new visa arrangements,
continuing the link with the agricultural sector.
Staying in Australia
I am a Seasonal worker or part of the Pacific Labour Scheme
Visa conditions: 8503 (No Further Stay) and 8577 (Changing Employers)
For the subclass 403 visa in the Seasonal Worker Program or Pacific Labour
Scheme, condition 8577 means you are normally only allowed to work for one
Sponsor/Approved Employer, unless the Department of Home Affairs gives you
permission to change.
During the COVID-19 period, you will be able to move between Sponsors/Approved
Employers. If you need to move between Sponsors/Approved Employers, your
employer must contact:

the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, if you are a Seasonal Worker
the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, if you are working in the Pacific Labour Scheme.

Under these temporary arrangements, employers are still required to abide by
all relevant Australian workplace laws and you will continue to have the same
rights under Australian workplace law as all other employees.
For the subclass 403 in the Seasonal Worker stream, during the COVID-19
period, the condition 8503 (No Further Stay) attached to your visa will be
automatically waived to allow you to apply for a Temporary Activity (subclass
408 Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream)
visa.
You will not need to apply for a waiver of condition 8503.
Staying in Australia
I have a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
Temporary Skill Shortage and subclass 457 visa holders who have been stood
down, but not laid off, will maintain a valid visa and businesses will have
the opportunity to extend your visa as per normal arrangements.
Businesses will be able to reduce your hours without you being in breach of
your visa conditions or the business being in breach of their employer
obligations.
If you have been laid off and are currently unemployed, you should find
another employer within 60 days or make arrangements to leave Australia, where
this is possible.
If you cannot return to your home country, you need to maintain a valid visa
and follow Australia’s health advice where necessary.
Holders of temporary work visas currently employed in critical sectors, like
health, aged care or agriculture, may also be eligible for a COVID-19
pandemic Temporary Activity Visa (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed
Agreement Event (AGEE) stream
visa.
Staying in Australia
I have a Student visa
Latest updates/media releases

Boosting health and disability worker numbers during the coronavirus
Coronavirus and temporary visa holders
Australia’s major supermarkets will temporarily be able to offer more hours to international student employees to help keep shelves stocked.
International students ready to fill critical staff shortages in aged care.

The Government is taking a flexible approach in relation to student visa
conditions where COVID-19 restrictions have prevented conditions being met,
such as attendance at class or use of online learning.
If your study in Australia is ending, and you are unable to depart Australia,
you can apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600). You need to do this before
your Student visa expires.
If your course is ‘out of session’
You can work unlimited hours if your course is considered ‘out of session’.
Courses are considered ‘out of session’ during scheduled course breaks or if a
student has finished their course as scheduled.
If you are studying a masters by research or a doctorate course
If you have commenced studying a masters by research or a doctorate course,
you may work unlimited hours.
If your course has been deferred
You can work over 40 hours per fortnight if your course has been deferred.
Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders
Certain student visa holders are temporarily permitted to work more than 40
hours per fortnight to support the supply of essential goods and services for
Australians if they are:

employed in the health sector, enrolled in a health related course (such as nursing or medicine) and are directed by a health official to assist in the effort against COVID-19
employed by registered supermarkets (this temporary measure will cease on 1 May 2020 for supermarkets)
employed in aged care by an Approved Provider or Commonwealth-funded aged care service provider
employed by a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme provider.

See Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa
holders.
Staying in Australia
I have a Working Holiday Maker visa
I work in a critical sector for COVID-19 (Agriculture, Food processing, Health care, Aged care, Disability care or Child care)
Working Holiday Maker visas cannot be extended. However, if you have completed
three or six months of specified work in Australia, you may be able to
apply for a second or third Working Holiday Maker visa.
The Australian Government has introduced new measures in response to COVID-19.
Working holiday makers who are employed in critical sectors including
agriculture, health, aged and disability care and childcare will be exempt
from the six month work limitation with one employer.
Working holiday makers employed in critical sectors who haven’t completed the
3 or 6 months of specified work required to apply for a second or third
Working Holiday Maker visa, and are unable to return to their home country can
apply for COVID-19 pandemic Temporary Activity Visa (subclass 408) Australian
Government Endorsed Agreement Event (AGEE) stream
visa
and will not incur a visa application charge. This visa will allow you to
remain lawfully in Australia, and continue working, should you wish to do so,
until it is safe and practicable for you to return to your home country.
To be granted a new visa, you must meet the requirements for that visa,
including any age limits, English language, health and character requirements.
Visa condition 8547 — six month work limitation with one employer
Working Holiday Makers can do any kind of work during their stay in Australia,
but this is generally limited to six months’ work with any one employer,
unless the Department has given permission to work with the same employer for
longer than six months.
Working Holiday Makers working in critical sectors, like health, aged care or
agriculture have permission from the Department to work for the same employer
for longer than six months, on the grounds of exceptional, unforeseen
circumstances.
Other situations where Working Holiday Makers have permission from the
Department to work for the same employer for longer than six months, include
where the work is:

in different locations and work in any one location does not exceed six months
in plant and animal cultivation anywhere in Australia
in certain industries in northern Australia only
assisting bushfire recovery efforts.

In any other circumstance, you need to request
permission
to work with the same employer for longer than 6 months.
Staying in Australia
I have a permanent visa
Permanent Resident (PR) visa holders can remain in Australia indefinitely but
if you intend to leave Australia and come back, you need to check the travel
facility period on your permanent visa (usually a five-year period).
You can check by:

using the VEVO service, or
accessing your visa conditions through your ImmiAccount.

If you enter Australia on a temporary visa when the travel facility on your
permanent visa has expired, this will have an adverse impact on you. See
'Resident Return visa' for details.
Support for Australian households
Working from home and energy use

If you're concerned about your health and safety when working from home, COMCARE has detailed advice.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has advice on sound cyber security practices. 
Tips on how to avoid COVID-19 related scams and phishing emails is available from Stay Smart Online. 
The Australian Taxation Office has issued new advice for people working from home at this time.

These tips can help you save energy working from home. Detailed information on
how to save energy is available for
households and
businesses.
Heating and cooling

Around 40% of home energy use can go on heating and cooling. Close off rooms not in use. Set your heating between 18°C and 20°C and your cooling between 25°C and 27°C.
For every degree you increase heating and cooling, you increase energy use between 5% and 10%.
Dress comfortably. You may need to look professional from the waist up for virtual meetings, but working from home means you can dress for the season.

Computers

Set your monitor to switch off/sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Reduce screen brightness to the lowest, visibly comfortable setting.
Switch off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you’re not using them as they use a substantial amount of power by constantly searching for a signal.
Close any applications you’re not using.
Ensure air vents on computer towers and laptops are kept clear and away from objects.
Don’t use active or animated screensavers.
Unplug any USB devices (like mice, keyboards, speakers and flash drives) when not in use.
Switch off when you’ve finished using your device, or set a timer.
If purchasing new equipment, look for the Energy Rating Label on all computer monitors—the more stars the better.
Laptops, ultrabooks and notebooks use less energy than desktop computers and can be battery-operated for extended periods.

Mobile phones

Switch off chargers at the wall once charging is complete, and avoid charging overnight if you can. 
Reduce screen brightness and turn off live (animated) wallpapers to reduce battery drain.
Switch off Bluetooth and GPS when you’re not using them as they use a substantial amount of power by constantly searching for signal.
Use aeroplane mode where applicable.
Shorten the amount of time for the screen to turn off automatically—try 30 seconds.
Delete unwanted apps. The more applications your smartphone has, the faster the power will drain.
Set your notification alerts to check at 30 minute intervals (or longer) and close applications when you don’t need them. This can also make a big difference to your data usage.

Office equipment

Turn off your printer, copier, scanner and multi-function devices when you're not using them.
‘Think before you print’ and opt for a printer that prints on both sides of the paper—saving both time and resources.
Support for Australian households
Billing and payment help

If you or your business are having trouble paying your bill you should call your electricity or gas provider. Their phone number is on your bill.
Ask about what hardship support they can offer you. They have staff trained to assist.
Ask to go on a payment plan, to pay your bill over a longer time or make small regular payments.
Stay on the plan to protect yourself from disconnection, interest payments and late fees.
Ask if there are government concessions or rebates to help you at home or at work.

Ask your current retailer if they can offer you a better deal. If they can’t
give you more help you can switch providers to save. We step you through how
to do this using free comparator sites on our Find the best energy
deal page.
Ask your retailer if you are on all of the concessions you may be entitled to.
You can also check for all of the government rebates and
assistance in your state or territory.
If your energy bill seems wrong, your retailer must review it if requested.
If you're still not satisfied, contact the energy ombudsman in your state or
territory. An ombudsman is a free and independent dispute resolution service.
Their numbers are listed below.
If you receive a disconnection notice from your retailer, contact them
immediately to discuss your options. You should not be disconnected during a
protected period, such as a weekend or public holiday. People registered as
depending on a life-support system have further protections from
disconnection.
Some states and territories and some energy retailers have announced a pause
on disconnections during the COVID-19 emergency.
Supporting the Flow of Credit
Support for non-ADI and smaller ADI lenders in the securitisation market
The Government is providing the Australian Office of Financial Management
(AOFM) with $15 billion to invest in structured finance markets used by
smaller lenders, including non-Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (non-
ADIs) and smaller Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs). This support
will be provided by making direct investments in primary market
securitisations by these lenders and in warehouse facilities.

Australian Office of Financial Management
Supporting the Flow of Credit
Support for immediate cash flow needs for SMEs
Under the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme, the Government will provide a guarantee of 50 per cent to SME lenders
to support new short-term unsecured loans to SMEs. The Scheme will guarantee
up to $40 billion of new lending. This will provide businesses with funding to
meet cash flow needs, by further enhancing lenders’ willingness and ability to
provide credit. This will assist otherwise viable businesses across the
economy who are facing significant challenges due to disrupted cash flow to
meet existing obligations.