 Changes are being made to Australia's visitor visas that will make it easier for you to choose the right visa for your needs. The new Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601, replaces the old Electronic Travel Authority, business long validity, subclass 956, Electronic Travel Authority, business short validity, subclass 977 and Electronic Travel Authority, visitor, subclass 976. This Electronic Travel Authority, ETA, is for people intending to travel to Australia on a temporary basis for tourism or business purposes. Tourism includes holidays, recreation and visiting family and all friends. Business purposes may include attending a conference, negotiation or an exploratory business visit. If you're intending to carry out short term, not ongoing, highly specialised work in Australia, you should apply for the new temporary work short stay activity, subclass 400 visa. You must also hold an ETA eligible passport to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority. More information about the changes is available on the department's website.