Print1.1.7 Temporary residents (non-economic)
Objective
This component aims to develop and administer temporary visa arrangements that further Australia’s social, cultural and international relations.
Description
Temporary Resident (Non-Economic) visas facilitate the entry to, and stay in, Australia of individuals for a wide variety of purposes such as: foreign government representatives, including those with diplomatic accreditation; training opportunities at an occupational, trade and professional level; university instruction and research projects; individuals undertaking religious work; sportspeople competing in high profile events; and retirees residing in Australia during their retirement years. A diverse range of purposes are catered for, enabling individual holders to make valuable contributions to Australia’s international standing and enrich the nation culturally and socially.
Performance
Table 38: Temporary residents (non-economic)—performance information| Measures | Results |
|---|---|
| 2007–084 | |
| Quality1 | |
| Percentage of temporary entrants who apply for protection visas decreases | 0.16% |
| Percentage of temporary entrants who abided by their visa conditions remains high or increases | 99.34% |
| Percentage of applications finalised within service standards | See Table 39 |
| Quantity2 | |
| Number of Temporary Resident (Non-Economic) visa applications finalised (persons)3 | 33 101 |
- Percentages shown represent all visa subclasses which fall under the temporary residents (non-economic) output.
- Applications processed in Taipei are not reflected in the applications (persons) finalised quantities.
- Finalisation cases are all applications, including nominations and sponsorships, decided and finalised—approved, refused, lapsed, cancelled or withdrawn.
- Previous years’ data was aggregated and a break down in the revised format is not available.
Table 39: Temporary residents (non-economic)—performance against the service standards
| Category | Onshore clients | Offshore clients | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low risk | High risk | Low risk | High risk | |
| Non-sponsored temporary residents | ||||
| Target | 75 per cent finalised in 2 months1 | 75 per cent finalised in 3 months1 | 75 per cent finalised in 2 months1 | 75 per cent finalised in 3 months1 |
| Result | 62.83% | 62.73% | 92.86% | 90.95% |
- Processing times for visa applications due to be finalised in the financial year. Finalised applications include those which were granted, refused, withdrawn, invalid, and cancelled and did not proceed for both primary and secondary applicants.
