The COVID-19 Pandemic event visa played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic and was often relied upon by individuals who had a visa due to expire but no clear visa pathway to remain inside Australia.
Once the COVID-19 Pandemic event visa closes, individuals will be required to either apply for an alternative visa or depart Australia.
U.K. nationals that take part in the Innovation and Early Careers Skill Exchange Pilot (IESCEP) will be able to participate with greater facility in the Australian jobs market and enhance their careers with international experience. Participating Australian companies will have access to an overseas pool of skilled, talented labour that could have a positive impact on their business. This initiative also foreshadows an emerging trend of the Australian government to build targeted people movement concessions as part of wider treaty agreements.