PrintAllowances for persons on temporary visas in the Humanitarian Program
Objective
Provide a cash allowance to holders of temporary Humanitarian Program visas.
Description
This item provides for a one-off cash payment to cover the living expenses of holders of temporary Humanitarian Program visas after their release from detention or arrival in Australia until their first Centrelink income support payment.
The maximum payment of $222 per adult and $78 per child is reduced by a dollar for every dollar the visa holder possesses.
Performance
A total of 100 holders of Temporary Humanitarian Program visas received a cash allowance in 2007–08, compared to 102 in 2006–07. Expenditure of $20 324 was recorded.
Table 57: Allowances for people on temporary Humanitarian Program visas—performance information| Measures | Results |
|---|---|
| Quantity | |
| Estimated number of people who will be assisted | 100 |
| Quality | |
| All payments are made in accordance with eligibility criteria | Payments were made in accordance with the criteria |
