Originally Posted by
CPMaverick
Most likely the poster means he is going on a business trip. In the US, if your employer sends you to a meeting or conference, it is typically called a 'work trip'. Most typical business trips are covered under the ETA or Visitor Visa. In visa terms, 'work' means is being paid by an Australian company for what you do while physically in Australia.
The phrase "for 3 months" to me more than a 'work trip'. One of my clients can unstuck trying to
import a person for a few months for work.
But agree the words used with immigration officials and written submissions must be carefully chosen.