Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:03 pm-
I'm a Brit in Australia, but it will be the same for Canadians.
School Fees for 457 Visa Holders
Although the 457 visa is classed as a temporary visa, it must be noted that it is a Temporary "Resident" Visa, and not a Temporary "Visitor" Visa.
Most States allow the children of Temporary "Resident" Visa holders to access Government School facilities under the same conditions as Citizens and Residents. However, it must be noted that the ACT and New South Wales do NOT.
NSW charges between $4,500 and $5,500 per child for education whilst on a 457 Visa.
ACT charges between $9,500 and $13,500 per child for education whilst on a 457 Visa.
QLD treats 457 Visa Holders the same as Citizens and Residents.
WA treats 457 Visa Holders the same as Citizens and Residents.
VIC treats 457 Visa Holders the same as Citizens and Residents.
SA treats 457 Visa Holders the same as Citizens and Residents.
Tasmania treats 457 Visa Holders the same as Citizens and Residents.
Northern Territory treats 457 Visa Holders the same as Citizens and Residents.
Note: NSW Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper Article quote from September 20, 2007:
"A spokeswoman for the NSW Education Minister, John Della Bosca, said 457 visa holders could apply to have school fees waived"
Hope it helps
