{"id":"F2008L01738","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification under regulation 1225(5) - Working Holiday Visa - definitions of seasonal work and regional Australia (26/05/2008)","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":73842,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L01738-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Schedule","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Schedule","content":"#### Schedule\n\n| AREAS              | POSTCODES INCLUSIVE                                                                                                                                              |\n| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| NEW SOUTH WALES    | 2311 to 23122328 to 24112420 to 24902536 to 25512575 to 25942618 to 27392787 to 2898                                                                             |\n| NORTHERN TERRITORY | Entire Territory                                                                                                                                                 |\n| QUEENSLAND         | 4124 to 4125413342114270 to 427242754280428542874307 to 449945104512451545164517 to 45194522 to 4899                                                             |\n| VICTORIA           | 31393211 to 33343340 to 34243430 to 36493658 to 37493753, 3756, 3758, 3762, 37643778 to 37813783, 3797, 37993810 to 39093921 to 39253945 to 397439793981 to 3996 |\n| WESTERN AUSTRALIA  | 6041 to 60446083 to 60846121 to 61266200 to 6799                                                                                                                 |\n| SOUTH AUSTRALIA    | Entire State                                                                                                                                                     |\n| TASMANIA           | Entire State                                                                                                                                                     |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2055},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains narrowly focused on its original purpose: providing the geographical specification of 'regional Australia' for Working Holiday Visa extension eligibility."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive list of specific postcodes and ranges requires cross-referencing with external geographic databases","Inconsistent granularity between jurisdictions (entire state declarations vs specific postcode listings)","Missing delimiter formatting between some postcode ranges in the legislative text"],"plain_english_summary":"This document tells **Working Holiday Visa holders** exactly which parts of Australia count as \"regional Australia\" for visa extension purposes.\n\nIf you hold a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417), you can apply for a **second year** if you complete 3 months of specified \"seasonal work\" in regional Australia. This instrument sets out the **postcode boundaries** that define where that work must be located.\n\n**What the table means:**\n- **New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia**: Only the specific postcodes listed (or within the ranges shown) count as regional\n- **Northern Territory, South Australia & Tasmania**: The *entire* state/territory qualifies as regional\n- **Australian Capital Territory**: Not listed (implied exclusion from regional classification for these purposes)\n\n**Practical use:** You must check your employer's business postcode against this list to confirm your fruit picking, farm work, or other seasonal labour will count toward the 3-month requirement for a visa extension."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulation-1225-5-working-holiday-visa-definitions-of/documents"}}