In late March, the government overhauled the Visitor visa program and closed down a total of 9 subclasses of visas from new applications, including
Business (Short Stay) visa (Subclass 456)
Electronic Travel Authority (business – short validity) (subclass 977)
Electronic Travel Authority (business – long validity) (subclass 956).
A new temporary work (short stay activity) visa (subclass 400) was introduced on 23 March. It is specifically designed to permit short term work, and will replace the subclass 456 visa and its electronic equivalents, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) and evisitor.