Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian social security system is a non-contributory, residence based program designed primarily to support Australian citizens and permanent residents. There has always been an expectation that temporary visa holders are able to support themselves while in Australia. Temporary visa holders who are unable to support themselves under these arrangements are strongly encouraged to return home. Most temporary visa holders with work rights were given access to their superannuation until 1 July 2020 to help support themselves. The government has provided $13 million to the Australian Red Cross to deliver emergency relief support, which is helping more than 50,000 temporary migrants. Those on temporary visas who are experiencing domestic and family violence are able to access existing national services that received extra Commonwealth funding, including 1800RESPECT, specialised family violence services and the trafficked people program.