Ministerial Submission MS24-000029 - Post Arrival Support Options For Palestinians Affected By The Hamas-Israel Conflict Sent To The Minister For Immigration’s Office, Signed 18 January 2024​

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On 18 January 2024, the Department of Home Affairs submitted recommendations to the Minister for Immigration regarding support for persons from Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories affected by the Hamas-Israel conflict. The submission recommended granting Bridging E visas (BVE) with work rights for up to 12 months to affected individuals whose temporary visas ceased without further application, providing special consideration outside standard pathways. The Minister was asked to agree to extending Medicare eligibility to BVE holders and their immediate family members holding Bridging E visas, contingent on Prime Minister approval. The submission also outlined existing onshore visa application options (family, skilled, student visas) and noted that Bridging A visas (subclass 010) would normally apply while awaiting substantive visa outcomes, with work rights available upon demonstrated financial hardship.