Key Briefs From The Supplementary Estimates Hearing - Multicultural Grants; Humanitarian Crisis Response And Visa Pathways, Dated November 2024 ​

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In response to the Hamas-Israel conflict, the Australian Government established a temporary humanitarian visa pathway for Palestinian and Israeli temporary visa holders in Australia, modeled on the Ukrainian cohort scheme. The Minister for Home Affairs met with representatives from 12 Palestinian family groups (57 individuals) to discuss the subclass 786 Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) visa, with 11 family groups (51 individuals) accepting formal offers as of 18 October 2024. The two-stage process involves applying for subclass 449 Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) visa followed by the three-year subclass 786 visa. All applicants must meet standard health, character, and security criteria including ASIO clearance, with security checks potentially repeated throughout the visa journey. The temporary humanitarian stay provides eligible individuals with social and settlement supports, including income assistance. The case-by-case approach grants ministerial discretion, and consideration of permanent visa pathways