"Join our workforce and help us in our agricultural sector, in our hospitality sector, and so many of the other parts of the economy that rely on that labour.”
Visas will be extended for graduates who were outside of Australia at any time between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021, while they held a valid Temporary Graduate visa.
“This decision has been made with safety remaining the top priority, which is why all arrivals must return a negative PCR test before they can exit isolation."
From today, All arrivals to Australia require a negative COVID-19 PCR test within three days of travel and by law must complete Australian traveller declaration forms declaring their vaccination status.
India that makes up 21 per cent of international student entries into Australia has emerged as a potentially important source of students in the future.
Morrison pointed to India’s geography, industrial capacity, technological development and democratic institutions as important advantages in attracting international capital.
Taylor said India’s journey from independence in 1947 to becoming the world’s largest democracy and one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies was “inspiring”.
