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Tasmanian Government announces support for temporary visa holders

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 23 April 2020, 1.00pm

Yesterday the Tasmanian Government has announced a number of initiatives to support vulnerable persons residing in Tasmania on temporary visas. 

The Government notes it has an estimated 26,000 temporary visa holders currently residing in Tasmania, including students, fruit pickers and skilled workers such as chefs and health workers. Business restrictions and closures have caused incomes for many of these individuals to be stopped or severely curtailed, and they are excluded from accessing financial support through Centrelink.

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