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Farm work in regional Australia is the most common way to do the 3 months (88 days) of specified work you need for a second Working Holiday visa, or 6 months for a third. UK passport holders no longer need to do it.
Last checked: 25 October 2026
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Official sources: Home Affairs: specified work. Rules change, so always check the official source before you apply or sign anything.
