Would be a great experience for many, for sure, and while the opportunity exists, some should go for it .. here is some info if you know anyone who might use it ..
Thousands of jobs for unskilled in WA Andrew Burrell .. The Australian April 23, 2010 12:00AM
Australia's Work and Holiday Visa Work and Travel Your way Around Australia for up to Twelve Months Australia Working Holiday Visa Buy this print
It was only a couple years ago that US citizens were not able to travel and work in Australia very easily. Now, Americans who fit the requirements can work their way around Australia for up to 12 months with just one easy visa. Last year, Australia granted 200,000 visas to young backpackers to work their way around the country and this year they will do the same.
The working holiday visa agreement between Australia and the United States of America came into effect on 31 October 2007. The Australian Work and Holiday visa for American citizens is designed to encourage cultural exchange and closer ties between the US and Australia and to allow young people to supplement their travel with temporary employment. .. continued .. http://www.jobaroo.com/australia-united-states-work-holiday-visa.html
The high dollar of course, the floods and cyclones have affected the economy with the last quarter contraction the worst in 20 years, manufacturing has taken a hit, of course, but the mining boom will be on for years unless China implodes, most unlikely any time real soon.
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