Several amendments to legislative instruments were released last
week, providing concessions for workers whose employment has been
adversely impacted by the COVID pandemic, and securing their
pathway to permanent residency.
Concessions available for visa holders stood down and hours
reduced
At the onset of the COVID pandemic, as businesses were forced to
follow strict lockdown rules, Minister Tudge promised skilled
worker visa holders, who were consequently stood down or had their
hours reduced, that they would not be in breach of their visa
conditions. He also promised that 'their time already spent in
Australia will count towards their permanent residency skilled work
experience requirements.'1
