Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the law introduced last week in Hong Kong was a fundamental change of circumstances and Australia would suspend the extradition agreement.
Future student visas would also be offered for five years, however Morrison said they were “not expecting large numbers of applicants any time soon”. “There is so much talent in Hong Kong,” said Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge. “There are great businesses in Hong Kong. And we know that many individuals now might be looking elsewhere, because they do want to be in a freer country, they want to be in a democratic country.”
“If there are businesses that wish to relocate to Australia, creating jobs, bringing investment, creating opportunities for Australia then we will be very proactive in seeking to encourage that,” said Morrison. But, he said some graduates were worried they weren’t covered, as many had returned to Hong Kong and were on bridging visas, unable to return to Australia because of COVID-19.
Australia changed its travel advisory for Hong Kong, where around 100,000 Australians live and work, to say “reconsider your need to remain in Hong Kong” if they are concerned about the new law.
kerokero_HKer Hongkonger is under HumanitarianCrisis now :( Though this time a much bigger crisis, HKer not surrender! Still fighting for justice, HumanRight & democracy! Dear world, pls StandWithHK! SOSHK FreeHK HongKongNeedsHelp NationalSecurityLaw
Thank you Australia for StandUp4HumanRights & StandwithHongKong
Financial RefugeesWelcome as long as they are not Muslims obviously. Your religious hate is not welcomed here ScottyFromMarketing Meanwhile you lock CHILDREN up on islands you sickfvck HometoBilo auspol
As a HongKongers, I don't want to leave my home, HongKong. However, the HK government and CCP China have ruined our home and exploiting us.
Please save HongKong youngster
Thank you, but please impose detailed background check for immigrants, there are over 25% of HongKongers are pro China supporters, and 50% of 45+ yo of HKers are pro China. If those ppl immigrate in Australia, they will be arranged to being spy and threaten your citizens.
Priority should be given to HK protesters and activists. The ones who fought for democracy.
Now HKGov = CCPChina ! Please sanction CCPChina
mi281368755
HongKongers are quality citizen and share same core values with Australia. Within or outside we will fight for freedom for Hong Kong. Let the world form an frontline to defeat CCPChina
hkdemonow Important is it also facilitates business migration as lots of businesses need to flee hk for a politically stable place to operate. Well done n smart move by Australia. It also cut bck dependence on china n not hostage to ccp. Hk skill n assets has the depth to make that happen
A walk dog of Trump
Thank you very much! 🙏🏽❤️
Thank you so much! Please StandWithHongKong !
Thank you Australia! It’s a battle between Democracy & Dictatorship. Hongkongers are just the frontliner fighting against CCP, but its threat is GLOBAL. Please StandWithHongKong and say NO to the tyranny!
Thanks for supporting HK
曾经的亚洲四小龙之首，现在的垃圾......
As a Hongkonger, my dream is simple but difficult.. So difficult for HK to have justice, HumanRight, liberty & democracy.. But We’re still fighting! Will world be with us? No more PoliceBrutality, evil CCP Chinazi Totalitarianism! StandWithHK Democracy SOSHK FreeHK
HK is no longer an Asian financial hub under the shadow of the NationalSecurityLaw. The law destroyed the judicial independence, rule of law in Hong Kong and also fair trial. HK becomes another Chinese city.
A sensible decision, given that CCP is now directly imposing its law to Hong Kong, the judicial system in HK has lost its independence & impartiality. No fair sentences are expected. Hence honoring the extradition treaty does more harm than good. StandWithHongKong Chinazi
viriyabot Proud to be an Australian. Australians stand with freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law around the globe. We welcome freedom loving people to come and stay. But if you are communism supporters, stay away!
HongKongers in Australia suspected to be tacked by CCP officials. Please consider increasing security in protest area to prevent injuries of HongKongProtests StandWithHongKong
Wait till they discover how secretive and authoritarian Australia's government can be.
به نظر شما چرا مردم هنگ کنگ برای دموکراسی دارند میجنگند؟ چون یکبار طعم مستعمره بودن را چشیدند. اینطور که پیش میره ایران هم چیزی دیگر نمانده. به نظر من اگر ایرانی هستیم و قلبمان برای ایران میتپه ؛ خرید جنس چینی را مردم باید تحریم کنند.
Well done Australia!
Very strong, robust & responsible move from Australia.
Es la interferencia en asuntos políticos de un país soberano.
Looks like everyone just opening land for China, not doing anything to stop that. That's a shame
Stupid Australia
This will backfire.
Thank you for taking in these kids. Hong Kong doesn't need garbage!
Australia feels pretty strong! Why is that? Do you have, as vasals, US and GB support?
Of Hong Kong's 7.5mio, how many support the protesters?
For what reason? Wht this new law has to do with Australia? Anybody can tell...
hkstream The condition in HK is deteriorating drastically after the promulgation of National Security Law. We hope the international society could stand with us for the protest against CCP’s dictatorship.
Well done, Aussies.
Good onya, Oz. All the western democracies should do the same. XiJinping and the CCP brought the world's scorn entirely on themselves. All they have to do is play by the rules of trade and diplomacy that made the world richer and safer since WWII. They deserve to be isolated.
The world ought to unite to protect Hong Kong against 🇨🇳.
Racists
zebodag Good. Don't need more chinks. Thank you PRC.
自己國家內事不做好，跑去別人國土鬧事。。。
A small and brave step ....a giant leap for mankind !
Nauru and Christmas Island. Australia doesn't give a crud about human rights. They are merely following orders from the US, to damage relations with their biggest customers. Very self defeating, but oh well.
I applaude you Australia! Wish my country in Europe would be more like you, not constantly selling our principles for money
Essential that people who flee Hong Kong are genuine dissidents.The CCP could infiltrate into this migration many undesirables. Hawke opened the door and gave thousands citizenry after the Tiananmen massacre which was a farce.Australians of Chinese origin should be loyal to us🇦🇺
Cool! 很好啊！傻B们继续。
Sympathy for Australian taxpayers
It's a strive story: a coal digger will become a financial planner.
us doggy
A cash grab by Scott? Makes sense. Don’t fall for the whole white saviour act. There are refugees incarcerated for 7+ years all over Australia, Nauru and Christmas Island. They’ll never get to live here free. Our govt don’t give a shit about human rights.
Hongkong now is the new North Korea
Ballsy
correct
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Honour to Australia which is enough brave to make clear statements to China government to sustain democracy
“Australia is always there, making trouble. It is a bit like chewing gum stuck on the sole of China’s shoes. Sometimes you have to find a stone to rub it off.”
We understand You have no obligation to help us, yet we have received a lot of support and help. We appreciate Your commitment to defend freedom, democracy, and HumanRights in HongKong and the IndoPacific Region and beyond.
“There is so much talent in Hong Kong,” We take in so many 'talented educated Koreans ' yet when they got here they started sushi shops cafes etc With visa assessment we need to insist Eng grads trained Even skilled Indians ended up as Uber n cab drivers
Thank you Australia. EU definitely need step up. Europarl_EN EU_Commission
Good luck to your economy. You have just commited a gigantic economy suicide for something than is none of your business
“Australia is always there, making trouble. It is a bit like chewing gum stuck on the sole of China’s shoes. Sometimes you have to find a stone to rub it off.”
CAAforHongKong
China is the same as North Korea now ,the Chinese communist party keeps spying everyone in this country and keeps stoping anyone wanna leave or escape from China ! The CCP is taking the Chinese as hostages
The most cheers comes from india...
and because nothing to show again about China and the pandemic
henryc0204 Between angering China and protecting their own citizens, Australia picked the later, like any responsible country.... Bravo.
Good scomo. Very very good. Australia
Australia gots gumption mate!
European Union should learn this from Australia,USA and India about how to put shackles on bat eaters ..EU is being ruled by a witch from Germany and an idiot from France ..CCP agents
Good step by Australia
I hope all other nations with 'balls' should suspend extradition treaty with HK. Australia HongKong China
China is trying to be ONLY SUPER POWER on Earth & Is a VIRUS for WORLD & DESTRUCTION of CHINA is the ONLY WAY TO SAVE HUMANITY. & NOW is the TIME for the WORLD to come TOGETHER & Destroy it from the WORLD MAP & Let the Occupied Countries be FREE FOREVER
Europe should learn from Australia and show some spine
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