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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Doctors and Nurses

Subclass 422 - Medical Practitioner (Temporary) visa

Closure of the Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner (Temporary) Visa

Important information is now available regarding the closure of the Subclass 422 visa program on 1 July 2010.
See: Closure of the Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner (Temporary) Visa – Effective 1 July 2010

Sponsor Obligations

As a sponsor you are responsible for:

  • compensating the Australian Government for any costs incurred by the doctor and all sponsored accompanying family members arising out of their stay in Australia
  • compliance by the doctor with all relevant legislation and awards in relation to any employment entered into by the doctor in Australia
  • compliance by the doctor and all sponsored accompanying family members with the conditions under which they were allowed to enter Australia, unless the department otherwise decides.