Expansion of the Victims of Family Violence Work Visa Access
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
Expanded eligibility for the Victims of Family Violence Work Visa (a 6-month open work visa) to include holders of partner-based temporary visas linked to temporary migrant workers, who were previously excluded.
Conditions and exceptions
Validated condition or limit: Expanded eligibility for the Victims of Family Violence Work Visa (a 6-month open work visa) to include holders of partner-based temporary visas linked to temporary migrant workers, who were previously excluded.
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… partners of migrant workers Announcement Strengthened protections and improved processes for partners of migrant workers Published 28 February 2023 Topics Join or bring family Supporting migrant employees Immigration rules and processes The Minister of Immigration has announced changes to the eligibility for victims of Family Violence Work Visas, as well as changes for partners of temporary work visa holders. The Minister of Immigration announced today changes to the eligibility of Victims of Family Violence work visas will come into effect from 28 February 2023, and changes to partners of temporary work visa holders will come into effect from 31 May 2023. Changes to the eligibility of Victims of Family Violence work visas Access to the Victims of Family Violence work visa will be expanded to include people who are on partner-based visas that are linked to temporary migrants. The Victims of Family Violence work visa allows eligible applicants a six-month open work visa where there is a family violence situation, and this visa will be granted independently, and won’t depend on their partnership. These changes will be in effect from 28 February 2023. Victims of Family Violence Work Visa …
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