Visa condition 8107 and your obligation to keep pursuing a claim on Australia's 408 Workplace Justice visa in 2026
Explains how condition 8107 allows full work rights on the 408 Workplace Justice visa, and why you must keep pursuing your claim.
On Australia’s Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed Events (Workplace Justice Pilot) stream — commonly called the Workplace Justice visa — condition 8107 does not restrict the work you can do, provided the work does not prevent you from pursuing your workplace exploitation claim. The Australian Department of Home Affairs states on its Workplace Justice Pilot visa page, as at the July 2026 official page, that Workplace Justice holders have no work restrictions and do not need to tell the Department about employment changes, while also stating that you must not stop pursuing your workplace exploitation claim: if you do, you may have to leave Australia or apply for and be granted a new visa to remain. This article is general information only and is not personalised migration or legal advice; your actual conditions are recorded in your visa grant letter and VEVO, and because whether you are still pursuing a claim depends on your own circumstances, rely on those official records, the current page, and any qualified professional you consult before drawing conclusions about your case.
Does condition 8107 stop you from working freely on this visa?
No. Condition 8107 may look like a standard work limitation, but the Department’s Workplace Justice Pilot information states there are no work restrictions for Workplace Justice visa holders, as long as the work does not prevent pursuit of the workplace exploitation claim. The permitted arrangements are:
| Situation | What the official page says for Workplace Justice holders |
|---|---|
| Working in any occupation or industry, anywhere in Australia | Allowed |
| Changing employers, or working for more than one employer | Allowed |
| Self-employment | Allowed |
| Work that prevents pursuit of the workplace exploitation claim | Not allowed: it conflicts with the visa obligation to keep pursuing the claim |
| Notifying the Department of employment changes | Not required |
Your own notation should still be read together with your visa grant letter and VEVO, which record the exact conditions attached to your grant. Because temporary visa holders with permission to work are protected by Australian workplace law, moving employers or starting your own business does not, by itself, put the visa at risk; the visa-related risk sits elsewhere.
Which breach actually puts this visa at risk?
The obligation that can put your stay at risk is the requirement, set out in the “What you must do on your visa” part of the same official page, that you must not stop pursuing your workplace exploitation claim. The Workplace Justice Pilot was designed to enable temporary migrants to remain in Australia while they seek workplace justice, so the visa’s purpose is directly tied to the claim continuing. As at the July 2026 page, if you stop pursuing the claim you may have to leave Australia or apply for and be granted a new visa to remain. The work permission under condition 8107 is not cancelled merely because you changed employer or became self-employed; the visa-related consequence attaches to no longer pursuing the claim.
This is also why your broader obligation matters: you must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws while you hold the visa. Your conditions are set out in your visa grant letter and in VEVO, so those records remain the starting point for checking what was attached to your grant.
What happens if your claim is not finalised before the visa ends?
You cannot stay longer by extending this Workplace Justice visa. The stay period starts on the date the visa is granted and is shown in your visa grant letter; it does not restart each time you re-enter Australia, and time outside Australia does not extend it. If the claim is not finalised before expiry, you may be eligible to apply for another visa, but you cannot reuse your original workplace exploitation claim certification — you must give new certification from a participating government agency or an accredited third party, explaining why you need to stay longer in Australia. If your claim is finalised and the visa is about to expire, the official page says you should plan to leave Australia unless you apply for and are granted another type of visa to stay.
Do you need to report other changes, and can you travel?
You must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws, and you must notify the Department of certain changes to your situation. Things you must report include:
- changes to your phone number, email, address or passport
- changes to your relationship status
- the birth of a child.
By contrast, the condition 8107 information states you do not need to tell the Department about changes in your employment. You may also travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want during the visa stay period; any time spent outside Australia counts as part of that stay period and does not restart or extend it. Make sure your visa is still in effect when you return, and use VEVO or your visa grant letter to check your conditions and expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change employers on a 408 Workplace Justice visa without telling the Department?
Yes. The Workplace Justice Pilot page states there are no work restrictions for this stream and that you do not need to tell the Department about any changes in your employment. Condition 8107 still sets the limit that your work must not prevent you from pursuing your workplace exploitation claim, but a change of employer is permitted. Always read your own VEVO record and visa grant letter for the conditions attached to your grant.
Is self-employment allowed while I hold this visa?
Yes. The official condition 8107 information lists self-employment as a permitted arrangement, together with working for one employer or more than one employer. It is allowed for any occupation or industry, anywhere in Australia, as long as the self-employed work does not stop you pursuing your claim. The visa is not conditioned on staying with a sponsoring employer in this stream.
What is the main obligation I must keep if I want to stay lawfully?
You must not stop pursuing your workplace exploitation claim. If you stop, the Department’s July 2026 page says you may have to leave Australia or apply for and be granted a new visa to remain. You must also meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws while you hold the visa.
Do I need to keep working for the employer named in my original certification?
No. There are no employer-based work restrictions under condition 8107 for Workplace Justice visa holders, so continuing with the same employer is not required. The permitted arrangements include changing employers, working for more than one employer, and self-employment. The only work-related limit is that the arrangement must not prevent pursuit of your workplace exploitation claim.
Can I extend my Workplace Justice visa if my claim is still running?
No, you cannot stay longer by extending this visa. If your claim has not been finalised before expiry, you may be eligible to apply for another visa, but you must give new certification from a participating government agency or an accredited third party, and you cannot reuse the original certification. The new certification must explain why you need to stay longer in Australia.
What happens if my claim is finalised before my visa expires?
If your claim is finalised and your visa is about to expire, you will need to hold another type of visa to remain lawfully. The official Workplace Justice Pilot page says you should plan to leave Australia unless you apply for and are granted another visa; there is no automatic extension of this temporary visa. Check your expiry and options in VEVO or your visa grant letter.
Do I need to tell the Department if I move house or get a new passport?
Yes. You must tell the Department about changes to your phone number, email, address or passport, changes to your relationship status, and the birth of a child. Employment changes are the exception for this stream, because the condition 8107 information says you do not need to notify those. Failure to report the listed personal changes can put you in breach of the obligation to meet all visa conditions.