Morrison announced today that it will provide long-term visas and permanent residence for Hong Kong residents. (Photo of The Australian)
Australia will provide "safe haven" for Hong Kong people who feel threat by the Hong Kong National Security Law. Prime Minister Morrison (Scott Morrison) confirmed that Hong Kong people worried that they might be "persecution ""would be given access to Australia.
"Australia has always been a very popular country for such people around the world ," Morrison told journalist in Canberra on Thursday, the Associated Press reported. "
Hong Kong students currently studying in Australia or coming to Australia in the future will be granted a temporary residence visa for five years after completing their studies and will also be granted permanent residence in Australia.
Hong Kong students who have graduated but hold a graduate stay visa will also receive a five-year visa.
Hong kongers currently in australia with temporary visas will also receive an additional five-year-old visa and are expected to receive citizen rights. Some 600 persons are said to belong to this category.
future hong kongers applying for a temporary technical visa will also be able to obtain a 5-year visa.
The minister of Acting Immigrants, Tucci (Alan Tudge), noted that the adjusted visa arrangement would "bring more wealth and employment to Australians ".
In addition, Australia recently suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and updated its travel advice to warn people that under the Hong Kong National Security Kong to the mainland for prosecution under the Hong Kong National Security Act.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said Thursday :" The risk of people being held in custody is increased by the vague definition of national security law. "
"You may inadvertently break the law."
Hong Kong Police have arrest many people since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. (Image)
New Arrangements for Hong Kong Visas:
- For skilled immigrants and graduates, Australia will extend their visas for five years from Thursday and is expected to apply for permanent residence after the five-year period.
- If you are a student or are going to study in Australia in the future, you will be able to stay in Australia for 5 years after graduation and are expected to apply for permanent residence after the expiration of 5 years.
- In the case of temporary technical visa holders, the visa can be extended for an additional five years from Thursday and is expected to apply for permanent residence after the expiration of the five-year period.
- In the future, Hong Kong residents will also be granted a five-year temporary residence visa a prospective permanent residence visa, subject to the updated list of occupations in short supply and certain market testing requirements.
- There is also a focus on getting Hong Kong applicants to study and work in remote areas of Australia to help solve the skills shortage and become a fast track for permanent residence in Australia after three years.
- Australia will also introduce new incentives and arrangements to attract export-oriented Hong Kong companies to move to Australia.
- Australia government will reopen its visa centre in Hong Kong and deploy a global talent recruiter.
