Specifically, foreign workers hired to work in agricultural farms in Australia will be granted a 4-year visa. They can apply for a visa extension many times, and even can apply for permanent residence in Australia. Prior to that, these workers were only granted visas with a term of 2 years. Sponsored sportspeople and artists will also be able to get new eight-year visas. These new regulations are aimed at tackling short-term labor shortages in Australia, and recognizing the country's passion for sports and arts.
