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The country has recently passed an amendment to their Working Holiday Visa programme, which will come into force from July 1. This means people from the UK between the ages of 18-35 can live and work in the sunny country for up to three years, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Previously, only people under the age of 30 could do so. This means the scheme has been expanded to many more people from the UK.New research shows the scheme might be popular here as well. According to Tourism Australia, 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 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 , lifestyle and new experiences are among the top reasons people from the UK choose to live and work abroad.
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".
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