Australia Outlines Benefits of Global Special Humanitarian Visa

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has announced the rights and responsibilities associated with the Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202). This visa allows recipients to remain in Australia permanently, work and study without restrictions, and enroll in Medicare, the public healthcare scheme.

Visa holders can propose eligible family members for permanent residence, facilitating family reunification. Additionally, they have access to free English language tuition through the Adult Migrant English Programme, aiding their settlement in Australia.

For the first five years after the visa is granted, holders can travel in and out of Australia freely; after this period, they must apply for a Resident Return visa (subclass 155) to re-enter. Visa holders are required to comply with Australian laws and keep the Department of Home Affairs informed of any personal circumstance changes, including contact details and family status.

They are also protected under Australian workplace law.