Financial Support for Temporary Visa Holders in Australia - COVID 19

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#6001

Early access to Superannuation

Bleggi Jiang (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6002

I am an international student here now left unemployed with no financial help from the government. I pay tax and my tuition fees help the economy, i think we too deserve some help in this difficult time.

Samantha Davies (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6003

I’m signing this because I have friends who have contributed to the Australian economy & are now struggling to sustain themselves whilst on enforced unpaid leave without financial support

James Beirne (Manchester, 2020-03-31)

#6006

I’m 485(Graduate) visa holder

Joey Kim (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6009

The world as one is facing a challenging time due to Covid-19 and for most of us the financial impact is one of the most concerning. This is the time we need to stand together and help all those in need irrespective of our status in whichever country we find ourselves. Its the right thing to do.

Cristina Sequeira (Johannesburg, 2020-03-31)

#6011

I’m signing this because my girlfriend is currently looking for work and she is an international student. Due to this virus she could potentially go back to her country if there is no means to support herself during this crisis. I do work for a company that’s contracted by DHS and it would be of very big help not only for her but for the thousands of international students who are currently in hardship.

Shrivatsa Subaschandar (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6013

Temporary visa holders pay tax to support Australia in the good times. It is time Australia reciprocates. 

Taryn Le Roux (Bunbury, 2020-03-31)

#6014

Because I got stranded in Perth with no work and no money.

Mark Dekker (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6015

No job and have two kids
Need to pay rent and buy groceries then college fees too

Ramandeep Kaur (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6016

My sister has been living in Melbourne for the past 10 years since her college days. She has been working, paying taxes and contributing to the Australian economy and is currently on a bridging visa while awaiting her PR. Her company has since shut down operations due to COVID19 but she is not entitled to the Jobseeker payment. The Australian government should also recognize the contributions of its non-citizens and non-PRs and extend help to all those in need !

Alexis Loh (Singapore, 2020-03-31)

#6020

Ma fille est bloquée en australie 3 billets d avions non remboursés un scandale

Azincot Laurent (Montpellier, 2020-03-31)

#6021

Brother stuck

Michael Tennant (Stoke on Trent, 2020-03-31)

#6023

Australian government should help them because the immigrants contribute to the economy in a large scale

Vindya Piaysinghe (Dayton, 2020-03-31)

#6026

Australian Govt needs to address this ASAP! People need money to live!

Sarah Rupe (Taumarunui, 2020-03-31)

#6032

I was once on a temporary visa and still have lots of friends who are and are now out of a job and unable to pay rent or any other bills.
Temporary visa holders contribute to the economy as well as regional areas and pay high tax rates. They need help

Paul Guest (Sydney, 2020-03-31)

#6035

My husband is a chef completing his studies and finishing his diploma, he has lost a large portion of his income

Chantal Scheepers Stanbridge (Melbourne, 2020-03-31)

#6037

I am an international student and I need support

Sharon Iturri (Melbourne, 2020-03-31)

#6038

I am a temporary skilled worker and the government has closed down the gymnastics club where I work. I unfortunately do not have any money to buy food or to pay my rent or bills.

Luke Lythall (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6040

Students are important in our country they add value yo our economy and obtain skills of high standards
Our son, daughter-in-law and children will suffer with no home, or anything to go back to if they receive no help here in Australia and my son cannot continue his studies which he has 4 months left before finishing having spent 2 years studying and working and paying taxes as a resident in Australia

Charlene Stanbridge (Wantirna South, 2020-03-31)

#6041

I'm signing because I don't have enough money to survive these days and I will be a homeless after this crisis.

Hein Lynn Htet (Melbourne, 2020-03-31)

#6043

I arrived to Australia 6 months ago with a W&H visa and started working for Boardriders 5 months ago.
Now because of the pandemic I lost my job. We don’t have any help with rent or even financial to stay here. Can’t go back to my country as the boarders are closed and it’s one of the worst one with the virus (Spain).
Please, we need help. There are people with worst situations than me.
We are as citizens as a normal Aussie, we pay the taxes, work, pay rent.. Why are we being ignored?

Natalia Meri (Byron Bay, 2020-03-31)

#6046

Because I am a tax payer and deserve government’s support.

Jekaterina Turonok (Sydney, 2020-03-31)

#6047

I am signing this petition because, me and my partner worked so har for us both to be sponsored in this country and have the rights to work. We have now lost our jobs and theres just no further help.

Santa Mikalkeviciute (Maroubra, 2020-03-31)

#6049

It is ridiculous people with temporary visas pay taxes too. I am a permanent resident, but was a tvh previously. I know what it is like to live witj uncertainty being on a temporary visa in a normal situation, I can only imagine what it's like when in a crisis such as this. These people need our help!

Linda Leeuwen (Manly West, 2020-03-31)

#6055

Im international student and i.lost my job due to coronavirus

Matilde Reidel Fernandez (St Kilda, 2020-03-31)

#6056

i am a student and i lost my job due to covid 19

Attinder Sohal (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6059

I'm a student visa

Francielle Scussel Costantin (Briabane, 2020-03-31)

#6063

We need a helping hand too !

Sara Hagbom (Elwood, 2020-03-31)

#6064

My sister is stuck abroad with no family to help her

Heather Hayton (Worcestershire, 2020-03-31)

#6076

I’ve paid more taxes in 7 years than some Australian all their lives. My partner is not entitled to the job keeper or jobseeker payment now, after working 4 years for the same company.

Mariana Camacho (Gold Coast, 2020-03-31)

#6077

I have friends here that require support here too

Julia Wynne (Brisbane, 2020-03-31)

#6080

I’m a temporary visa holder for 3 years and I’ve been paying my taxes this whole time. I’ve also been working for the same employer but they have been highly affected, therefore cannot assign me any shifts. I have a life here and I cannot just return to my country at this stage.

Laura Xavier Gomes (Sydney, 2020-03-31)

#6086

We need support from the government. We are also an employee of the same company why we are not eligible to get the 1500 fortnightly?

Cherryl Cunanan (Cairns, 2020-03-31)

#6087

We have been here 5 years paid 20k for a perm residency visa can we last until it clears ?

Nadine devine (south stratfield, 2020-03-31)

#6088

I'm signing because my partner is a temporary resident

Travis Hirning (Perth, 2020-03-31)

#6090

Im affected by this decision and many people I know are facing really hard times because of the lack of support

Nicolas Elvino (Coogee, Sydney, 2020-03-31)

#6091

My good friends who have been living, working, paying tax and contributing to the Australian society in a positive way for the last 9 years are now left with nil help by the Australian Gov. Their permanent resident applications were submitted MONTHS ago and they haven't heard a thing back.

Teresa Romeo (Griffin, 2020-03-31)

#6092

I am a 482 visa holder and both my wife and I are out of work with zero support. Nothing from our hone government as we have been living and working abroad for some time and nothing from the Australian government, where I have lived the last 4 years. Paying taxes and contributing to society in a positive way, to be thrown to the side.

Chris Mul-Howard (Sydney, 2020-03-31)

#6102

I signed because I have worked with a lot of international student or working holiday visas holder and they are all very hard workers and very loyal. They’re always there when ever needed and in times of need like these, lets not forget about them as they would be in same situation like all of us. They helped all businesses out and why not help them In return.

Gerard Sim (Portmelbourne, 2020-03-31)

#6104

My sister is in oz and bee a packer for a few year in oz I think ppl who work and live in oz contributing to the economy should be allowed some financial support at this time.

Noreen Devery (Athlone, 2020-03-31)

#6105

Lost my two jobs because of corona virus crisis.

Danilo Zaccarelli Filho (Hobart, 2020-03-31)

#6115

Im holding a temporary work (skilled) (subclass 457)

Lorena Clemente Coura (Melbourne, 2020-03-31)

#6118

W&H visa (second year).
Work in Hospitality in a 5star resort in Port Douglas in the F&B department.
Suspended from work since 25th March for at least 3 months.

Vilma Ribeiro (Port Douglas, 2020-03-31)

#6119

Hard working obeying Australian rules deserve all the same as Australians

Charles Sherring (Queensland, 2020-03-31)

#6123

I am also one of those who left un employed.
We have also been paying tax as much as australian citizens and permanent residents does.
We having such a have time
Trying to pay

Rent
Bills
Private health insurance (as required for visa condition)
Food
Etc.

With no income as a hospitality worker.

Sanpob Pongparinyagun (Bowral, 2020-03-31)

#6124

Covid-19

Laurice Lima (Adelaid, 2020-03-31)

#6136

I have 3 staff members who are vital to my business going forward
Good hairdressers are in demand and will be even more so when we all return to work and in Australia particularly are very hard to find due to the lack of new apprentice’s over the last 10 years
We need to look after these workers they are very important part of our recovery and we as a nation are resposible for them

Diane Jomes (Sydney, 2020-04-01)

#6142

Need financial aid of at least $550 to pay off rent to landlord and food expenses, as being out of a job in the food and entertainment industry is very tough and stressful. Thank you.

Tara Shroff (Sydney, 2020-04-01)

#6143

My friend, a tax paying citizen for 3+ years in Australia, has been deemed ineligible for jobseekers or job keepers payments. For anyone paying Australian tax, on any type of visa, they should be entitled to some government assistance.

Tom Robertson (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6156

Temporary visa workers should be included in job keeper program, or at least access to super!
Some have worked for this country for many many years and paid taxes just like the rest of us!

Michael Forsyth (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6160

Because my wife lost the job due to COVID19 and we are facing income losing

Alexandre Andruch (RESERVOIR, 2020-04-01)

#6161

I have lost my job but have to pay school, rent and other expenses. I can't go back to my Country and can't live without a support. I have no Medicare but risk my life on Australian territory. I support the financial health of this Country by living and working here (with lots of restrictions), now is time for the Country to help me.

Marina Ciccarelli (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6164

I'm on a 457 visa

Bryan Sombilla (Deagon, Queensland, 2020-04-01)

#6166

I have lost 2 jobs because of the crisis and am struggling to even get a response from employers. I’m on a WHV so not entitled to any government help at present, fear that travelling anywhere I will be more susceptible to catching the virus and/or passing it on.

Andrew Minty (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6167

I'm signing because my husband is the only one working I'm taking care of our almost 3year old daughter as daycare is to expensive, Not being a permanent residence yet comes with a lot of struggles and not getting payed if my husbands work should close down would bring so much financial stress.

Charlene Lubbe (North Rothbury NSW 2335, 2020-04-01)

#6168

I’m signing because i’m on student visa

Love Natividad (Sydney, 2020-04-01)

#6169

I am signing because my partner and I lost our jobs.

Valentin Rossi (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6170

People working hard here for years and now been ignored

Ann Connolly (Brisbane, 2020-04-01)

#6174

I'm a temporary visa holder myself and would like financial support from the Australian government during this pandemic.

Pratistha Chitrakar (Kensington, 2020-04-01)

#6175

I’m a temporary visa holder in Australia with hopes to eventually become a citizen. At the moment I have no job no income and can’t afford the flight back to England due to money and not wanting to forfeit my visa.

Victoria Willuts (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6186

VISA holders contribute so much to this country, and they deserve our support at this time!

Peter McDonald (South Yarra, 2020-04-01)

#6192

Need financial support for temporary visa holders

Omer Syed (Melbourne, 2020-04-01)

#6193

Non resident worked in Perth over 11 years paying taxes

Robert Hazell (Perth, 2020-04-01)

#6196

I have family and friends that are struggling during this time

Matthew Thompson (Southport, 2020-04-01)

#6198

I pay taxes like the Permanent Residents and Australian Citizens and believe that our contribution to the Australian economy justifies receiving support from the government whilst facing hardship in this unprecedented crisis.
We urge the politicians to see beyond direct return by supporting only people who can vote for them or avoiding retaliation from voters by helping people who don’t vote. This is about humanity, not political popularity or self interest.

Anderson Milo (Cheltenham, 2020-04-01)

#6199

A friend of mine has no income and will die

Shaun Revell (Gold coast, 2020-04-01)

#6200

Everyone should be considered and have the same rights in this situation.

Zsófia Fellman (Fremantle, 2020-04-01)