Can I work remotely for my employer abroad while visiting Australia?

The official source doesn't say. (Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream; source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)

Can I work in Australia as a visitor?

No. (Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream; source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)

Can I attend business meetings in Australia as a visitor?

No. Business visits use the Business Visitor stream. (Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream; source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)

Can I study in Australia as a visitor?

Yes, within a limit. (Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream; source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)

Visafar / Can I do that on a visit? / Australia

What you can do on a visit to Australia

On a Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream (up to 12 months), you can come for: holiday and visit family. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for: Visa holders applying outside Australia
How long: Up to 12 months

You can

Tourism and holidays
cruise or have a holidayimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
Visiting family or friends
visit family or friendsimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

You can't

Business meetings
Business visits use the Business Visitor stream.
for purposes other than business or medical treatmentimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
Conferences and trade fairs
for purposes other than business or medical treatmentimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
Negotiating or signing contracts
for purposes other than business or medical treatmentimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
Paid work in the country
You can't work in Australia on a Visitor visaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
Medical treatment
Medical treatment has its own stream.
for purposes other than business or medical treatmentimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Check first

Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Short study or coursesWithin a limit
study or train for up to 3 monthsimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗
VolunteeringWithin a limit
you might be able to do volunteer workimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗

Official sources (1)

Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (Department of Home Affairs). Checked 17 October 2026, page dated 1 July 2026.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.