Support a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents, and who satisfy the tripartite test as set out in Mabo v Queensland [No. 2] (1992) 175 CLR 1, as a result of the High Court's decision in Love v Commonwealth; Thoms v Commonwealth (2020) 270 CLR 152.
The Government will provide $5.5 million over 4 years from 2023-24 (and $0.2 million per year ongoing) to support a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents, and who satisfy the tripartite test as set out in Mabo v Queensland [No. 2] (1992) 175 CLR 1, as a result of the High Court's decision in Love v Commonwealth; Thoms v Commonwealth (2020) 270 CLR 152. Eligible individuals will be invited to apply for the Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851) for permanent residence providing access to essential Government entitlements, services and programs. Home Affairs |