Federal government announces temporary humanitarian visas for Ukrainians in Australia

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Source: AAP, AP / Evgeniy Maloletka

Nearly 5,000 Ukrainians will be eligible to receive the newly announced visa, which will be valid for three years and allow them to work, study and access Medicare.


Ukrainian refugees arriving in Australia will now be offered a three-year temporary humanitarian visa with access to Medicare and the ability to work and study.


Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Australia's immigration department has issued nearly 5,000 visas to Ukrainians, and from that group 750 have arrived in Australia to date.
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