Kathss56

Article just posted re parents - Am disgusted and furious that are still not classing us as immediate family for this concession !! Hoping it may change if we keep campaigning! 

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/stupid-and-downright-dangerous-parents-of-australians-to-be-forced-overseas-to-receive-visas-20201201-p56jfe.html#comments

Apparently we are not classed as immediate family ??? I wonder who gave birth to our sons and daughters here in Oz

hoping the situation will change !

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/stupid-and-downright-dangerous-parents-of-australians-to-be-forced-overseas-to-receive-visas-20201201-p56jfe.html#comments

3 hours ago, cfernandes said:

@Kathss56 They now seem to be giving everyone 3 months to leave. That wasn't the case earlier I belive. It seems like the department/Minister is only buying time until they have something concrete rolled out about parents not having to leave AUS to activate the visa. That's just my take on the situation and what it seems like. 

I’m not so sure!  But hopefully things might change ,,

2 hours ago, KittyMB said:

Hi All, some of you may recall my parents have also been here on tourist visa, we paid 2nd VAC in Feb and in March when COVID hit, got a delay to grant of visa pending heading offshore. 

Last week on Wednesday, they sent request to provide itinerary, I applied for another delay citing Christmas, difficulties sourcing flights and the complex COVID situation elsewhere, by Friday arvo I received a call, saying we're happy to refund your 2nd VAC and let you be, if you're not willing to go out. 

Told to go to Singapore as transit passengers goes without saying how difficult and expensive it is at this time, looks like parents will be in quarantine through Christmas. 

You should email Julian.hill.mp@aph.gov.au.  He will be furious at this call you have had. He is taking up our case to be included in the Concession of not having to leave like the partners etc 

maybe if you say you can get a flight just after Xmas so they won’t be In Quarantine over that period they may agree to that  @KathyN has just done the Singapore trip.

it’s pure blackmail and discrimination 

18 minutes ago, Marg said:

Yes onshore, currently on a bridging visa.

I’m the same supposedly 3 mths to leave. They said to someone today they could extend medical by 6mths and police checks by 3mths. So nearer the time(beg of Feb for be)  I’m going to ask about this definitely fighting to stay longer  

11 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

Meanwhile they’ve just let 63 international students in !! 
 

Beginning to seem a lot  like Age discrimination !! 

It certainly is!

2 minutes ago, cfernandes said:

@Kathss56 Here's the response from Julian Hill.

 

Thanks for your email

 

It's not possible procedurally to include it in this Bill, however that's the next issue I'm looking at this week.

 

Kind regards

 

Julian

 

Yes! he is talking about  the bill re partners etc today so after he gathers more info he will do ours.
He needs lots more parents to email him though.

If you are on any other sites etc please promote this 

12 hours ago, Bigtrev said:

The Minister who decides this is Alan.Tudge.MP@aph.gov.au  

Can I ask you all to email him to ask that parent visas are included.

Why should we be discriminated against?

All we want is to be with our families.

Am emailing this reporter also

https://www.9news.com.au/national/australian-partner-visas-government-to-make-temporary-changes-due-to-covid19/5159f43b-da12-4c4f-a779-b71e79eab19e?fbclid=IwAR3v3CVKK-Y8rAKj_RqDNJOF4Fxvv2Uy3SyMWHRUhLUs3atOVEwSxoYbznw

1 hour ago, Marg said:

I’ve also written to Alan Tudge, Julian Hill and copied in our local mp.  

Are you onshore? If so please keep us informed as to what happens re WA parent centre communication, thanks

1 hour ago, Bigtrev said:

I have also emailed Alan Tudge.

Also Julian Hill has asked me to talk to the Sydney Morning Herald, I’m waiting for them to contact me. Surely if we keep the pressure on they will include parents in the concessions

I have also emailed Alan Tudge, had to rein myself in though!! 

9 minutes ago, Bigtrev said:

I have also emailed Alan Tudge.

Also Julian Hill has asked me to talk to the Sydney Morning Herald, I’m waiting for them to contact me. Surely if we keep the pressure on they will include parents in the concessions

Go for it a Trevor!!!

5 minutes ago, cfernandes said:

@Kathss56 This feels like an absolute kick in the guts. Why on earth would they be so blatantly discriminaotry? It's shocking. Like as if to say parents are like S*** and don't really matter. 

If anyone it is  the parents who are most vulnerable in the current COVID situation. 

They have never been bothered about us parents sadly. Did you write to the MP he is bringing it up tues or Weds

3 minutes ago, KathyN said:

This is terribly uncertain! Even if parents were included in this concession, they would still have to wait until "early 2021"??

Yes will def fight to stay longer !

Some visa categories do not now have to leaves Oz to get visa grant. BUT parent  visas( eg 143 ) are NOT included in the list. No surprise there, feeling totally discriminated against!! 

https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid-19-visa-concessions

Some visa categories do not now have to leaves Oz to get visa grant. BUT parent  visas( eg 143 ) are NOT included in the list. No surprise there, feeling totally discriminated against!! 

https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid-19-visa-concessions

1 hour ago, Alan Collett said:

Ask him if he can please continue lobbying for parents ... nothing ventured nothing gained ...

Best regards.

He has replied just now to say he will be mentioning parents.  Nothing like feeling discriminated against right now!

here’s hoping,  and praying!! 

4 minutes ago, Alan Collett said:

Ask him if he can please continue lobbying for parents ... nothing ventured nothing gained ...

Best regards.

I’ve just emailed him. He was asking if I knew if any parent has just done a trip out but I don’t know if anyone,.a couple of parents  are going to talk to the press if he still arranges this !

4 minutes ago, Alan Collett said:

https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid-19-visa-concessions

 

COVID concession announced for certain offshore family visa applicants who are onshore - ie in Australia.

 

Nothing for parents as yet …

 

The concession will apply to certain applicants for the following Family visa subclasses:

 

• Child (subclass 101) visa

• Adoption (subclass 102) visa

• Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa

• Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa

• Partner (subclass 309) visa

 

Best regards.

Have spoken to Julian Hill MP who hopefully was going to do a private members bill on Monday and was going to mention parents also, although now this  has happened I’m not if he will go ahead !

1 minute ago, KathyN said:

Hi all, I have landed in Perth and on my way to hotel quarantine. Thank you for your good wishes and good luck to everyone waiting to receive 2nd VAC

Well done. Did you upgrade on the way back?
Message me in the week  about quarantine life!!  haha 

3 minutes ago, KathyN said:

Only 3 minutes after I sat down in departure!

Also upgraded my ticket to Singapore to Business class and will try to do the same for the trip back just in case anything happens 🥴

Yes you should be ok then if you do that. Well done. Try to relax and enjoy business class!  

12 minutes ago, KathyN said:

In departure area and just got my visa grant!

Fabulous!! How long did you wait?

Good luck coming back! 

2 minutes ago, cfernandes said:

@Kathss56 I sure will write to him. But was jus wondering if he would take my email into consideration due to the fact that we are still waiting for the second VAC payment? 

 

Yes he will, as you need this situation sorting prior to your grant 

11 minutes ago, cfernandes said:

@KathyN All of this is perhaps overwhelming. My Mrs and I are looking forward to my in-laws receiving their PR but so much drama and stress with having to send them back overseas. It just take away from the joy  

I hope you managed to get the Air Travel Pass. All the very best ! 

Email this MP he has just rang a few of now and is doing a private members bill on Monday, hi -lighting our situation of partners and parents having leave the country. Tell him about yr situation also. The more email him the better !

julian.hill.mp@aph.gov.au 

3 hours ago, Alan Collett said:

https://www.9news.com.au/national/partner-visa-australia-the-regulation-forcing-partners-to-make-expensive-and-risky-flights-overseas/423ee84e-f54d-4208-a1ec-679c4ed3099d

Might be of interest to those who are onshore and waiting to head offshore for the granting of a subclass 143 visa.

Maybe contact the Labor MP referenced in this article to have subclass 143 visa applicants included ?

Best regards.

Had this reply from the MP

26 minutes ago, Kathss56 said:

Gosh I hope it comes through this is so ridiculous!  Hope you’re ok and not feeling to anxious. Feel for you! Good luck! Can you not apply for air travel pass now , does it come through instantly. After all you are coming in from Oz which is on the safe list 

Hmm must read you have to apply  7 days before at least !

47 minutes ago, Bigtrev said:

Thanks Alan,

I have sent him an email. Fingers crossed.

Me too!