Labor to scale back migration, page-9

Bit of a difference between migrants and refugees coming to Australia

What benefits do refugees receive?

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When refugees arrive in Australia through the Humanitarian Program, they arrive as permanent residents and can immediately access income support payments in the same way as any other Australian permanent resident. They also receive some support specific to their needs such as access to caseworkers, help finding housing and English classes to help them become independent members of the community as quickly as possible

https://www.redcross.org.au/act/help-refugees/refugee-facts/#:~:text=When%20refugees%20arrive%20in%20Australia,any%20other%20Australian%20permanent%20resident.