Financial Support for Temporary Visa Holders in Australia - COVID 19
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#2601
I'm signing because I believe the people who are working there and waiting for permanent visas so they can live there, should be allowed to stay and be supported. It is not ok just to use them when it suits.Anne McCafferty (Lancaster, 2020-03-27)
#2604
My sister is caught in this bizarre trap. Has been paying taxes for 9 years yet still has to pay top dollar for every Medicare / Doctor visit... now has no job... Every time she has to reapply the immigration dept has changed the rules...Marc Sains (North Isis, 2020-03-27)
#2612
I am a student on a temporary visa and due to the corona virus i am unable to work!Dorothea Leidert (Brisbane, 2020-03-27)
#2614
I’m a sponsored worker and pay taxes to the Australian Government if I was to loose my job because of coronavirus I would not currently be entitled to anything.Grace Norris (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2618
I am a temporary resident and worry what will happen if me or my husband lose our jobsLeigh Hudson (Seaford, 2020-03-27)
#2630
I’m on a bridging visa, not an Australian citizens and not eligible for the stimulus package. I’ve also lost my job due to this pandemicNatalie Porter (Kirribilli , 2020-03-27)
#2631
With temporary visa holders getting laid off and all campsites closing there is nowhere for backpackers to go and they cannot afford a hotel room to isolate in.Rachel Stockill (Gold Coast , 2020-03-27)
#2634
I am a student in Nsw and I am having problems with my job.Md Sazzad Hossain (Hurstville, 2020-03-27)
#2637
I have friends unable to support themselves in AustraliaLene Adams (Margate, 2020-03-27)
#2638
My nephew is in Australia in college on his own whilst his family are back in the UK and needs all the help he can getCarys Criffiths (Aberystwyth, 2020-03-27)
#2640
I am signing because I have been twice in this country, always working regularly and payed my Taxes and supporting the Australian economy. On top of that I have been sharing my fantastic experiences and inspire many friends and other people around the world to come in this country, and by doing so I have definitely helped Australia to grow financially. Now I am asking a little help back, and it should be financially as me, and hundreds of thousands of non Australians have been fired or got laid off work with shorter to none notice and no compensation. Thank you!Florin Grosu (Brisbane, 2020-03-27)
#2642
I am student who worked part-time to afford bills while living and studying in Australia and paid income taxes. But I lost my part-time job currently due to the lockdown rules.Anh Thu Huynh (Brisbane , 2020-03-27)
#2646
I’m unemployed and can not get hired due to corona virusPaula O’Sullivan (Cairns, 2020-03-27)
#2649
I contribute to your economyBridie Bloor (Perth, 2020-03-27)
#2655
My friend has been stood down at her job today until the pandemic is over and is not entitled to anything.Natalie Speirs (Ayr, 2020-03-27)
#2661
My son is out there,and I'm a worried mother.😓Anne-Marie Green (Halifax, 2020-03-27)
#2663
I am a 482 visa holder.Jessica Gomes (Brisbane, 2020-03-27)
#2672
I am signing this because I am student here in The University of Queensland. And this is very tough time for me to fullfil my expenses here.Simranjeet Kaur (Brisbane , 2020-03-27)
#2680
I am on a WHV 417 expires 29/6/2020. Cannot get home to UK.Megan Concah (Brisbane , 2020-03-27)
#2682
I'm on a working holiday visa and I pay tax in your country I deserve helpMatthew Lister (Perth , 2020-03-27)
#2684
I'm a WHV holder and a lot of my housemates have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Rent is becoming difficult to pay and we are worrying about becoming homeless. Flights to UK are being cancelled daily and cost of said flights are thousands of dollars, which we do not have at our disposalAmy Gray (Sydney , 2020-03-27)
#2687
I’m a backpacker out of job tooBalazs Badi (Cairns, 2020-03-27)
#2688
I am in this situation . I am paying my tax, working hard, paying tax, bills, rent and try to be a good citizen. We deserve the same than australians.Ivan Requena (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2691
It’s unfair to been have paying tax for over two years in this country, and now not being able to get any of the benefits.Martina Meyner (Sydney , 2020-03-27)
#2692
Me and a lot of other people on a working holiday visa need financial support soon or were all going to be on the streets.Adrian Coolahan (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2693
It’s the right thing to do!AUSTIN Tarter (Brisbane , 2020-03-27)
#2694
Because I'm expected to pay a student visa with no jobSteven McGovern (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2696
I have a friend out thereLynette Tunnicliffe (Kent, 2020-03-27)
#2698
I’m signing because I have witnessed the hardship temporary visa holders go through not only through this time of crisis, but day to day.Every day, week, month temporary visa holders go through hardship.
Now especially. We need to do more to help them.
Zac Gregson (Brisbane , 2020-03-27)
#2700
I’m signing because we have paid into this economy for years and deserve to have some support. Access to super would go a long way in the current climate.Jacqueline Robins (Sydney , 2020-03-27)
#2701
I have a friend with their son in AustraliaDenise Lewis (London, 2020-03-27)
#2704
I'm signing bcause Im an international student, with a student visa, with no job and little hope of finding one at the moment. Im a British National with limited rights over here.Sarah Stevens (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2705
I am currently stuck in Australia unable to work or return home.Josh Harris (Melbourne , 2020-03-27)
#2707
I am lucky to have become an Australian citizen friends over the years. I have friends who have worked here for years, made Australia their home, paid taxes & contribute to Australian society in every way. I think for these people, some support would be a beautiful gesture of appreciation in hard times.Marese Farrelly (Melbourne, 2020-03-27)
#2709
My cousin is currently in AustraliaLoren Michael (Kilmarnock, 2020-03-27)
#2716
I have friends and family out in Australia 💓Katherine Hands (Redditch, 2020-03-27)
#2721
StruggllinggggJustine Clement (Brisbane, 2020-03-27)
#2725
I’m temporary visa holder with no job and no moneySimone Dongiovanni (Waurn ponds, 2020-03-27)
#2726
I’m on a Working holiday visa for 6 months and I’m unable to go back to my country since the prizes of the few flights possibile are too highPlease give us some help!
Alessandra Villa (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2727
I have friends and family in these circumstances.Hilde Allen (Rainham, 2020-03-27)
#2728
I'm here with the working Holiday visa and i've lost my job one week ago, due to the corona virus.It's a very difficult situation.
manuela pitzalis (Perth, 2020-03-27)
#2730
I am signing because I have currently lost my full time job on unpaid leave for the foreseeable. I currently have little to no savings to get by; with rent and bills coming out weekly I will be struggling to get by after a couple weeks time. With the prices of flights being obscene, and many being cancelled due to border restrictions and airline closures I am stuck here in Melbourne with no money.Lisa Chinn (Melbourne , 2020-03-27)
#2733
I'm on a student Visa with not only a life to pay for eg, rent, food, bills. I also have student fee which need paying and saving for not to mention all the extras such as tools, uniform ect to continue my studies as a carpenter, then my second installment starts right after studying my builders.Daniel Aston-Bowen (Sydney , 2020-03-27)
#2740
I have a baby of 7month my partner can’t work and I can’t work as well. I really need help to pay my rent and to buy foodBibi Nawsheen Allybocus (Palmerston , 2020-03-27)
#2744
I am a bridging visa A holder waiting for my partner visa to process. I am a hospitality worker who’s been stood down, who previously completed my working holiday visa and 88 days of rural work, being scammed and treated unfairly during that process. I would like to see the government helping the people on visas leading to PR in this crisis.Melanie Hagen (Daisy hill, 2020-03-27)
#2749
My granddaughter is studying in OzShe has a position in a kindergarten and is now been out of work due the coronovirus All Stay Home Stay Safe🏴
Marjory Woods (Kilmarnock East Ayrshire, 2020-03-27)
#2756
My daughter had a temporary visa and is in AustraliaPaula Stockill (Oxfordshire , 2020-03-27)
#2757
I am a international student which have savings for study fees but not money to pay rent and food. So in months time I have to decide if I want to continue studying or pay my rent and buy food.Swetlana isbrecht (Adelaide, 2020-03-27)
#2759
Myself and my partner have been on a bridging visa for almost 2 years now awaiting sponsorship and worried about finances, like most.I'm hoping that we are entitled to something as we have paid tax in Australia for more than 4 years. I do hope there is compassion as we live here. Our home is Australia
Thanks
Aisling Murray
Aisling Murray (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2762
I have a friend in Australia who this would apply to.Isabel Hunter (Ayr, 2020-03-27)
#2764
I’m currently on a student visa and would need the help if I loose out on work. Early access to superannuation would be perfect.Jack Addison (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2770
I'm stoudent visa I don't have a job and i have to pay a rent and my school and i cannot go back to my country because everything is closeVeronica Chiaiese (Perth, 2020-03-27)
#2773
I lost my job due to the covid, been 5 years in australiaMarco Colon (gold coast, 2020-03-27)
#2775
I've not been able to find a job since living here on a WHV (Feb). Running low on savings, embassy won't help me, no family that can help me, and no idea what to do.Emily Brakewell (Melbourne, 2020-03-27)
#2777
I'm on a 482 visa and my work got cut down to 1 day per week. If this will be the case for much longer, I won't be able to afford a living after I've used up my annual leave.Jana Vanessa Schwenk (Melbourne , 2020-03-27)
#2778
I’m a working holiday visa and yes you government ask for $5000 to entry the country but I have been here since beginning of February without a job and paying rent every week, now there is nothing at all and I still paying rent and the flights to go home are almost half of the money (if not more) they you ask to come in to the country.Please help
Simone Cenere (Melbourne , 2020-03-27)
#2784
i agreeKaterina Pavez-Santander (gold coast, 2020-03-27)
#2790
My partner is on a working visa.Rachel Wheeler (Canberra, 2020-03-27)
#2793
I'm signing because i am currently a visa holderJeff Takinen (Canberra, 2020-03-27)
#2796
I am an international student and lost my job because of the covid.Mathilde Filiatreau (Sydney, 2020-03-27)
#2798
My daughter is currently on two year working visa , in Gold Coast-due to expire in October, lost her jobs due to coronavirus and relying on friends for accommodation and food as couldn’t pay rent. Desperate situation.Traci Palmer (Plymouth , 2020-03-27)
#2800
I’m on Bridging visa waiting for my de facto 820 to be approve. All my life,business, partner are In Australia and I have no income anymore because my shop had to close.Nolwenn Pohler (North Sydney , 2020-03-27)