Australia Updates Work Rights for Bridging Visa E Holders

Key Point  

• Australia now allows certain Bridging Visa E holders to work while resolving their immigration status 

Australia Bridging Visa Update  

Effective 1 October 2025, Australia implemented the Migration (Specification of Class of Persons) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/091), replacing IMMI 15/026. This update confirms that certain Bridging Visa E (BVE) holders—specifically those granted Subclass 050 or Subclass 051 visas under Section 195A of the Migration Act 1958 while in immigration detention—are not subject to work restrictions. 

As a result, the authorities exempt these individuals from Conditions 8101 (no work) and 8116 (restricted work), allowing them to retain the right to work while resolving their immigration status. The change provides legal clarity, removes administrative uncertainty, and supports continued access to employment opportunities for this cohort.

This update reinforces Australia’s commitment to maintaining a consistent policy and enabling eligible BVE holders to contribute to the workforce during their transition. 

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