An Austrian in Australia A.A.A.: Visa issues/problems

One of the most difficult fields regarding the law here in Australia is the one about immigration and working permissions.

The first main issue I have to face here in Australia in general is the fact that there is no "work&travel" Visa available such as it is for other European countries for example Germany, Italy or France.

The main reason why there is no contract between Austria and Australia is the fact the government didn't "join in" when they had the chance to do so.

Main article: Working Holidays in Australia

Australia's Working Holiday program provides opportunities for people aged between 18 and 30 years to holiday in Australia and to supplement their travel funds through short-term employment.
The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months from the date of first entry to Australia, regardless of whether the holder spends the whole time in Australia. There is an optional 12 month extension available for individuals that have completed three months specified work in designated rural areas of Australia.
Any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature is allowed, but work for more than six months with any one employer is not permitted.
Working holiday visa holders are entitled to study or embark on a training course for a maximum of four months.
Individuals may be subject to medical checks prior to coming to Australia particularly if seeking employment in healthcare or teaching. Applicants will be informed by the online application system if they require medical checks.
The Australian working holiday visa is only available to eligible candidates once in a lifetime, although by undertaking work in a specified industry in regional Australia, it is possible to gain eligibility to an additional 12 month working holiday visa.
Australia has reciprocal Working Holiday maker arrangements in effect with the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea(South Korea), Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hong Kong, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, Italy, Belgium and Estonia. Passport holders from these nations may apply for a Working Holiday Visa subclass 417.
Passport holders from Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and the USA can apply for a work and holiday visa subclass 462,^[1] provided they have a tertiary education (except for individuals from the United States). Bangladesh has signed a work holiday visa agreement with Australia, which will be included with subclass 462, this program was implemented in October 2007. For more information, visit [www.immi.gov.au]. Argentina also signed a work holiday visa agreement included with the subclass 462, this program is going to be implemented during the 1st semester of 2012.
New Zealand passport holders can work in Australia without restriction.