People from Hong Kong currently in Australia will be allowed to stay in the country for five more years and offered a pathway to permanent residency, following China's move to impose a controversial security law on the city.
People from Hong Kong currently in Australia will be allowed to stay in the country for five more years and offered a pathway to permanent residency, after China imposed a controversial security law on the city. , which critics say gives China sweeping new powers to suppress free speech in Hong Kong, was enacted last week.
Mr Morrison said the government would also try to attract Hong Kong-based businesses to Australia to create more jobs. If you're a current or future student, you'll be able to stay for a total of five years once you've graduated, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of that period.If you're a temporary skilled visa holder, your visa will be extended by an additional five years from Thursday, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of that period.
“We must also provide a safe pathway for Hongkongers who are currently in Hong Kong [and] who need to flee the horrific and harmful situation they face,” refugee adviser Graham Thom said.
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