MIGRATION BLOG

COVID vaccinations and essential overseas travel   The Department’s COVID mini-site has been updated with the following information:   Australian citizens and permanent residents under 50 years of age who have an approved outwards travel exemption in an eligible category are now able to access COVID-19 vaccinations. If you have a travel exemption granted for eligible reasons … Continued

This Instrument establishes the legislative authority for government spending on a one-off and time-limited COVID-19 Disaster Payment. The payment is available to assist Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and temporary visa holders who have the right to work in Australia, who have had their hours of work and income significantly affected by the restrictions. Further criteria apply. … Continued

Initial Entry / First Entry dates – Permanent resident visas   Visa holders unable to travel to Australia by the initial or first entry date of their visas, may still be able to enter Australia at a later date if: the visa remains valid and all requirements and visa conditions continue to be met   … Continued

Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) This is a NIL cost visa!   If you are working in a critical sector – up to 12 months Applicants working in a critical sector: agriculture food processing health care aged care disability care child care or tourism and hospitality If you are not working in a critical … Continued