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business migration - visa entitlements
Temporary Visa Entitlements
As a temporary resident visa holder, you will generally not be entitled to receive public health care (Medicare) or any other social security benefits.
Permanent Visa Entitlements
Permanent resident visa holders have the right to live and work in Australia. As a permanent resident visa holder, you are entitled to receive public health care (Medicare). Generally as a newly arrived resident you are required to wait for two-years (2 years) before you could receive any social security payments.
