Ministerial Submission MS24-001575 - Implementation Of Offers For Temporary Stay In Australia For Palestinian And Israeli Nationals, Cleared 4 September 2024 ​

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In September 2024, Home Affairs submitted a ministerial decision paper on implementing temporary stay offers for Palestinian and Israeli nationals. The proposal established a humanitarian visa pathway using subclass 449 visas (temporary) followed by subclass 786 visas (three-year validity). Eligible individuals would receive offers without application fees or forms, with processing anticipated to occur subject to unforeseen issues. Visa holders gain work rights, Services Australia Special Benefit payments, and access to the Humanitarian Settlement Program and Settlement Engagement and Transition Support program. The submission recommended applying specific public interest criteria and visa conditions, establishing that subclass 449 visa recipients become ineligible for subclass 866 Permanent Protection visas. The department proposed assessing future candidates case-by-case, with individuals retaining options to apply for alternative visa subclasses or remain on Bridging E visas (subclass 050/051).