Question:

I have been granted a Permanent Residency visa because I was nominated by a State (State sponsored subclass 190 visa). Can I live in a different state within 2 years?

Announced today: New 5 year temporary visas for Parents

Assistant Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced the government’s plans of implementing a new 5 year temporary visa for aged parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents. This visa is set to take effect from 1 July 2017

HOAX ALERT! The Embassy is aware of a hoax/scam suggesting that visa-free options for Filipino nationals will be available from January 2017. This is a scam and potential travellers to Australia must have a valid Australian visa. If you intend to travel to Australia for any length of time please contact Seek Migration