Do i have to work if i have a Working and holiday visa for australia?

Question

Or am i able to not work. (US citizen)

Answer 1

You are able to work if you have a Working Holiday Visa. But the main idea of your visit is to see Australia and view the country. You don't have to work but you are allowed to work if you want to.

If you are granted a Work and Holiday visa you can:

enter Australia at any time within 3 months of the visa grant date

stay for up to 12 months in Australia

leave and re–enter Australia any number of times in the 12 months from the date of first entry

undertake temporary employment in Australia

study for up to 4 months.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-...