What does it mean to be an Australian permanent resident ?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases you will not be required to surrender your existing citizenship. The Australian Government allows dual-nationality. Australian permanent residents can: • live and work in Australia on a permanent basis • study in Australia at school or university • receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) • access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods) • be eligible for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria) • sponsor people for permanent residence.
