Temporary Visa Holders In Tasmania Get $3 Mil Package For Financial Hardship Due To Coronavirus

Temporary visa holders in Tasmania get $3 mil package for financial hardship due to coronavirus

The Tasmanian Government has unveiled a $3 million package to support around 26,000 temporary visa holders stuck in the state because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Key Points:

• Visa holders such as fruit pickers, students and hospitality workers will be eligible for $250 for individuals and $1,000 for families.
• Support includes payments to visa holders, emergency relief funds to related NGOs and travel advice
• Of some 10,000 compliance checks conducted, police have charged nearly 150 people with failing to comply with quarantines

Visa holders who can demonstrate immediate financial hardship will be eligible for $250 for individuals, and $1,000 for families.

Source: https://migrationalliance.com.au/immigration-daily-news/entry/2020-04-temporary-visa-holders-in-tasmania-get-3mil-package-for-financial-hardship-due-to-coronavirus.html