Australian Work Rights on a Bridging Visa: Myth-Busting Guide

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Updated April 2025 • 7-minute read 1. Why Bridging Visas Create Confusion When you lodge a new visa application while already in Australia, you’re usually granted a Bridging Visa (BV) that keeps you lawful until a decision is made.Because there are five main bridging subclasses (A–E) and a handful of common work-restriction conditions (8101, 8107, […]

Subclass 482 in 2025: 5 Changes Every Employer Must Know

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Australia’s Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa — subclass 482 is undergoing its biggest reform since it replaced the 457 in 2018. From 1 July 2025 the rules you relied on to sponsor chefs, engineers or tech specialists will shift again. Below are the five headline changes every HR manager and business owner should note before […]

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