Rights Of Permanent Residents
As an Australian Permanent Resident (PR), one can enjoy the following rights &privileges :
- Remain in Australia indefinitely
- Have Full Work Rights
- Study in Australia, and avoid international student fees & charges
- The right to access Australia’s national health scheme MEDICARE, and other social security benefits
- Apply for bank loans to buy property
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to & from Australia for as long as your travel facility permits
- Attend free English language classes provided by the “Adult Migrant English Program”
- Apply for Australian Citizenship, if eligible
- Work in New Zealand
If you hold a permanent visa but are not residing in Australia, your eligibility for the above rights & privileges may be impacted.
An Australian Permanent Resident (PR)cannot –
- have an Australian passport
- vote in Australian Government elections
- access student loans
- join the Australian Defence Force
- obtain ongoing work in the Australian government
- return to Australia from overseas without a valid travel facility
