Working Holiday Visa holders who secure work in certain high demand industries in northern Australia will now be eligible to remain with their employer for up to 12 months from November 21, 2015 

Under the change, Working Holiday Visa holders who undertake work in northern Australia will be able to apply to work for a single employer for up to 12 months compared to the usual limit of 6 months. 

The change applies to the Agriculture, Tourism & Hospitality, Aged & Disability Care, Construction, and Mining industries in northern Australia. 

For further information, including Frequently Asked Questions, visit: https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Empl/WHM-six-months-one-employer