From today, a big change in Australia's Working Holiday Visa rules means that millions more Brits can now head Down Under to work. Changes to the maximum age limit have now come into force so people from the UK between the ages of 18-35 can move to Australia to work for up to three years.
Previously, people over the age of 30 were not eligible for the visa. However, following the rule change, millions more are being invited to move to Australia for a working holiday.
Sally Cope, Tourism Australia’s Regional General Manager for UK & Northern Europe, believes the five-year age range increase presents a "world of openings to young professionals and also offers an incredible lifestyle with Australia ready to welcome them", reports The Liverpool Echo.
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The life-changing opportunity could be grabbed by many UK workers, with new research from Tourism Australia revealing 45% of 25 to-34-year-olds wish they had taken a gap year when they had the chance. Close to half of 25 to 34-year-olds (43%) are considering working abroad to advance their careers.
The higher minimum wage than the UK, coupled with an unemployment rate that remains near its lowest since the mid-1970s, also makes Australia an attractive option. The 2,800 hours of sunshine annually contributes to why weather (30%), lifestyle (27%) and new experiences (23%) are among the top reasons people from the UK choose to live and work abroad.
