SCENARIO

You are a registered migration agent. Your first client for the day is Charlie Styles, a citizen of Malaysia. Charlie arrived in Australia on an ETA Class UD Subclass 601 visa four months ago. He has really enjoyed his time in Australia and has been travelling around and exploring all the world-famous sites. He tells you that whilst he was in Australia, he was looking for love as he had just broken up with his long-term partner and thought to come to Australia as his best friend found his wife in Australia while studying here. Charlie tells you that he did meet someone in Australia, however, last night while watching the sunset, she let him know she was not interested in continuing their relationship anymore and did not think they would be a good fit long-term. Charlie, having recently read a self-help book, took this as the universe saying that he should remain in Australia until he finds his true love. Charlie, an engineer, set out to find an employer in Australia to sponsor him. While searching on the internet about what he needed to do from a migration perspective, he came across a forum which stated that in his circumstances, he should apply for a Protection visa as that would buy him time. Taking this advice on board, he lodged an application for Protection Class XA Subclass 866 online prior to coming in to see you. Charlie would like your advice on a number of matters:

1. What bridging visa would he be eligible for and when does it come into effect?
2. Would he be eligible for work rights?

Charlie also asks you questions about what would happen if he found an employer who could sponsor him for a Temporary Skills Shortage Class GK Subclass 482 visa while he is awaiting his Protection visa application to be processed. In particular:

3. What bridging visa would he be eligible for and when does it come into effect?
4. Would he be eligible for work rights whilst his Temporary Skills Shortage Class GK Subclass 482 visa is processed?

You must refer to the relevant legislative provisions and any applicable policy in your answer.

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