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Australia wants 16m Brits up to 35 to move down under for sun and cheap homes
Australia wants 16m Brits up to 35 to move down under for sun and cheap homes,Brits who want to move to Australia for a better cost of living, cheaper rent and property and higher wages may find the path is easier as of July as the working holiday visa rules change

Australia wants 16m Brits up to 35 to move down under for sun and cheap homes

We Brits love going abroad – and thousands of us make it permanent by emigrating to another country. Australia and New Zealand are popular because of they warm weather beaches and laid back lifestyle.

In fact, some Brits moved down under because property is cheaper, the lifestyle is more fun and it’s a more laid back lifestyle. Even New Zealand is looking for people who work 114 jobs.

But, if you want to head to Australia you’re in luck. A new rule is coming into force on Saturday July 1.

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Next month, will see the work visa offered to people aged 18-35 – a five-year increase on the original limit of 30. So older Brits can live and work in paradise for years beyond the original limit.

It’s the first change to the visa since it was introduced in 1975. It’s also thought that further changes will be made to the law by July 1, 2024.

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