A survey conducted by Unions NSW found that many international students were struggling to make ends meet amidst the Covid-19 crisis and have been forced to get cash-in-hand jobs.
Tourism and hospitality industries will now be considered among other critical industries of food processing, health care, agriculture, disability care and childcare.
Those holding temporary visas in Australiaand are working or are looking for work in the two sectors will now be able to apply for Australia’s 408 COVID-19 Visa up to 90 days prior to the expiry of their existing visa. The same will let them stay in the country for another 12 months.