Introducing a temporary visa for parents

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The Australian public is invited to provide their views on the development of a new visa for parents of Australians. The ​Australian Government is seeking community input to help shape the development of the visa. More >>

A discussion paper about developing the new visa titled Introducing a temporary visa for parents: Discussion paper (September 2016) is available here >>

Written submissions in response to the discussion ​paper are open to the general public. If you would like to make a written submission on the development of a temporary stay parent visa, or on issues raised in this discussion paper, send an email to ​temporary.parent.visa@border.gov.au.​ All submissions should be received by midnight, Monday 31 October 2016 (AEDT).