Working in Australia without visa

by Richie Knight
(Liverpool, UK)

I'm planning on going to Oz with a friend who will have a working holiday visa but I won't as I've already done that during 1999 / 2000. How easy / difficult is it to pick fruit (and get paid) without a working holiday visa? If it's do'able, what is best way to go about it?

Many thanks'
Richard

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Working in Australia without visa

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Working in Australia without visa
by: Birgit

Hi Richie,
Sorry but I won't post instructions here on how to best break the law. You're on your own there.

Sure, working illegally is possible anywhere, but it also carries the same risks as everywhere else. You get caught, you get deported and barred from re-entry.

Getting Help with Australian Visa
by: Briane

Working Holiday Visa gives young people the opportunity to travel around Australia over a 12 month period, with the option of part-time or casual employment. I think visa is a must requirement if you want to work Australia. You can ask visa agent for help.

Dido
by: Anonymous

I've the same predicament in hand. I'd only be going for a month so I don't really want to waste a visa on such a short trip but would be very handy to be making a bit of money over there to keep me going.

I'm not sure how old this post is but did you any luck with it? Or get any other good advice?...anybody? :)

Illegal?
by: Anonymous

I'm confused. I looked at the skilled worker visa and it says you get points if you have Australian experience. Isn't that a catch 22? If it's illegal to work without a visa, how can you apply for a visa with Australian experience?

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