Analysis of Australia's 2020 PR Requirement Changes and Impact

This report investigates the alterations to Australia's permanent residency (PR) requirements implemented in 2020, examining the underlying reasons for these changes and their effects on various stakeholders. The report delves into the benefits that international students anticipate from obtaining PR, the specific nature of the modifications to the requirements for foreign individuals, and the potential impact on their study and work behaviors. It analyzes the advantages of the PR changes within the context of government policy, academic research, and industry dynamics. Furthermore, the report reviews relevant literature to provide context and support the analysis, covering topics such as the rights and benefits associated with Australian PR, the impacts of border closures and visa reforms, and the implications for different sectors. The research questions addressed in this report include the expected benefits for international students, the nature of the changes to PR requirements, and the modifications in study and work behaviors of foreign individuals in response to these changes. The report highlights that the changes are intended to stimulate economic growth across regional areas and create a positive impact on the business and its performance. It also discusses the impacts of these changes on industries and the government.

Primary research questions

Table of Contents
Background and context..............................................................................................................2
Aim and objectives......................................................................................................................2
Literature review..........................................................................................................................3

Title: “ Australia as change the requirement in 2020 of foreign individuals to qualify for
permanent residence status (PR) here.
Background and context
A permanent resident refers to who has been granted the right to live in the a country .
thus, in Australia, after COVID-19 country make some changes because to strictly prohibited the
immigration of the residents (Edgar and Lucas, 2016). That is why, there are some changes done
by Australian government so that they will be take control of entrance of people in Australia.
Once an individual get PR, then they are gent different benefits such that right to live in Australia
indefinitely time period, get full working rights, credit rating, privilege for the children of PR,
healthcare facilities and social security benefits as well. Thus, the main reason for making
changes in the PR is to bring revolutionary economic development across the regional areas of
Australia. Therefore, there are many changes Australian government put with an aim to grow the
economy of the country and also provide the best outcomes as well. Further, government also try
to implement new technology so that it will help to create a positive impact upon the business
and its performance as well (Byles and et.al., 2018).
Further, there are many changes introduce by the Australian Government which is
effective from 2020 i.e. 10 points for having the skilled spouse, while 15 point means they are
nominated by the state or territory government by a family member who are residing in regional
Australia. Further, new regional visa for the subclass 491 and 494 and these visa are actually
replace the Visa’s subclass 489 and 187 (Graham and et.al., 2018). Further, the government of
Australia also perform the high skilled visa scheme i.e. Global Talent Independent Program, in
which the government is actually targeting the most highly skilled migrants. In the same way, the
current research is also helps to determine the reasons of changing PR status from 2020 and its
impact upon Australian industry, government policy. Further, study also describe the nature of
change o the Australian government’s requirement of foreign individuals seeking PR status.
Aim and objectives
Aim: “To determine the reason of changing the requirement of foreign individual to quality PR
and its impact upon country: A study on Australia”
Objectives:

 To determine the reasons of changing the requirement of PR in 2020 onward and the
benefits to international students when they get PR
 To ascertain the benefits of changing the PR in Australia in the context of government
policy, academic and industry
 To examine any modification in the work of foreign individuals in order to response the
PR status.
Research Questions
 What benefits do international students expect from achieving permanent residence and
the importance of benefits?
 What is the nature of change to Australian government’s requirement of foreign
individuals seeking PR status and what are the reason for the changes?
 Do foreign individuals modify their study and work behaviors in order to response the PR
requirement?
Literature review
According to Killedar and Harris (2017) if an international student get PR of Australia, it
means that they have a right to live in Australia indefinitely. But the only thing which keep in
mind is that the PR is valid for 5 years duration. Also, that student is eligible for access to
student loan as well. Moreover, as per the higher education loans programs, this strategy is quite
beneficial when an individual is facing any financial crisis during study. On the other side,
Marck and et.al., (2020) Also stated that a person is also take a health care entitlement that
means all inclusive Medicare Health coverage will be available that includes health insurance ,
free treatment at public hospitals and some subsidized medicine as well. Therefore, in the same
way, McMillan (2017) Also supported that an international student gets PR of Australia then
Australian government provide social welfare aid associate with students, sickness and
unemployment which is further extended to the family as well. Thus, to live a happy life, these
are the small benefits which are important for the students and that is why, it is consider
important.
In the opinion of Rahman and Byles (2020) from March 2020, the government of
Australia is also close the borders to all the foreigners who do not have permanent residence

because of Coronavirus which affected lacs of people at world level. That is why, they banned to
enter other people and also delay to issue the visa for people as well. On the other side, Murphy
(2020) explains their views that in March the government also abolish 457 visa category which
allow employers to sponsor skilled foreign talent to work in the country for 4 years and thus, it
is replaced with Temporary skill shortage visa that helps to let workers be brought on temporary
basis.
Reform in the 457 visa program also got impact around 200 occupations and it creates
negative impact upon the foreign individuals as well. Therefore, permanent residency has
become harder to get and standards for English Language competency. As a result, the people
who are under $ 1 million in turnover are faces greater hiring restriction and this amendments
also cause negative impact upon the industries and Smit and et.al., (2020) Stated that after the
reform of 457, it discourage foreign job seekers and as a result, technology sector also cause
negative impact or skill shortage too. Thus, as per the current situation, foreign individuals do
not modify their work and work behaviors to response the changes in PR.
Benefits of research
Academic Benefits :Through this research, scholar provide a deep understanding that
why there is a need to change in the Australian policy. Further, it also help to generate the
understanding of all the new rules that are emerged by Australian government which are
effective from 2020 onward. While, through this, foreigner individuals get academic benefits
such that they will get benefits like, health care facilities, social security and access to student
loan as well.
Industrial Benefits : As per the industrial perspective, this rule affected more than 90000
immigrant workers and their work as well. Thus, the main reason to abolish the law is to promote
the business to sponsor the highly skilled workers and as a result, it will help to grow the
economy of a country as well.
Government benefits: On the other side, Vernec and et.al., (2020) evaluated that the
Australian economic performance has become less steller and country also attracted the skilled

foreign workers only. Thus, the government policy start developing action in order to increase
economy off the research.

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