Young Brits tempted by Aussie lifestyle post-Brexit

Young Brits head to Australia post-Brexit
Young Brits head to Australia post-Brexit



Four months on from the UK referendum on membership of the European Union, young British citizens are unclear as to what Brexit means for their future ability to work and travel overseas.

In a survey carried out two weeks ago, more than half of young British adults said they would consider a temporary move abroad to travel or work post-Brexit.

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The Australian government has announced a reduction in the cost of the Working Holiday Maker visa, and new flexible working arrangements to take effect in January 2017.

One in five people say Australia is the country they would most like to work outside of Europe due to its preferable weather and for the chance to experience new things.

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