Permanent resident visa holders have the right to live and work in Australia. As a
permanent resident visa holder, you are entitled to receive public health care (Medicare).
Generally as a newly arrived resident you are required to wait for two-years (2 years) before
you could receive any social security payments.
Temporary Visa Entitlements
As a temporary resident visa holder, you will generally not be entitled to receive public
health care (Medicare) or any other social security benefits.
Aug 25, 2010, CANBERRA – Today’s Australian election campaign has been closely influenced by Australia’s Immigration Policy, particularly affecting bigger […]