Australia & EU Negotiate Reciprocal 4-Year Work Mobility Scheme

Australia and European Union Negotiate Reciprocal 4-Year Youth Mobility and Work Rights Scheme

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Diplomatic delegations from Australia and the European Union are actively negotiating an ambitious reciprocal Youth Mobility Agreement that could grant Australian and European citizens aged 18 to 35 the ability to live, work, and travel for up to 4 years across member states.

Australia and European Union Negotiate Reciprocal 4-Year Youth Mobility and Work Rights Scheme

Key Framework Objectives

Expanded Work Rights: Removing single-employer 6-month caps across participating jurisdictions.
Reciprocal Cultural Exchange: Mirroring the landmark UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement youth mobility provisions.
Strengthened Tourism & Labor Links: Fostering bilateral tourism recovery and skilled young professional flow.

Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)