Key dates
| Activity | Date |
| Applications open | 9 March 2026 |
| Applications close | 1 May 2026 |
| Acceptances open and immediate payment due | From mid June 2026 |
| Notification of "Experience Australia" familiarisation allocation |
From mid June 2026 |
| Acceptances close | 30 June 2026 |
| Cancellation fees | Date |
| 50% cancellation fee | From 30 June 2026 |
| 100% cancellation fee |
From 1 August 2026 |
*Dates are subject to change.