Tasmania has worked hard to attract migrants but many are now without a source of income because they have lost their jobs and can't get access to the JobKeeper program.
The Hobart resident applied for permanent residency two years ago but he is yet to learn whether he has been successful.
The Tasmanian Government has worked hard to attract overseas residents to help boost the ageing population and fill gaps in the workforce. "Some business owners are doing their best to look after temporary visa holders with no income, but that should be the Government's job." "The reality is that we've invited these people here to come study with us, come work with us, come help us and be part of the community, and now things have gotten to a very, very bad stage," Ms Ogilvie said.
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