Can attending a conference fit the business visitor category?

Curated answer Home Affairs lists conferences, trade fairs and seminars among business visitor activities, but says the organisers cannot pay the visitor to participate. Individual activities still need to fit the visa's scope. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.