Australia’s Humanitarian Intake to Increase by 7,500 places

Australia’s Humanitarian Intake to increase by 7,500 Places and Temporary Protection Visas now available for Asylum Seekers.

This morning, the Australian Parliament has passed sweeping changes to Australia’s immigration laws, including the re-introduction of temporary protection visas (TPV), representing a much-needed legislative win for the Abbott Government.

In exchange for the crossbencher’s support, Scott Morrison agreed to lift Australia’s refugee intake by 7,500 places, give asylum seekers on bridging visas the right to work and remove all children from detention on Christmas Island.

The new TPVs grant refugees protection in Australia for three years but could see them sent back to their home countries after that if the Government deems conditions there have improved.

New five-year safe-haven enterprise visas would also be introduced to encourage refugees to live and work in regional areas, and could eventually offer a pathway to a permanent visa.

To assess your eligibility for an Australian Protection Visa complete our online Refugee/Humanitarian Assessment form.

Alternatively, email info@ilmaustralia.com for more information on applying for a Refugee/Humanitarian Visa.

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