The federal government has announced plans for Hong Kong nationals living in Australia to become permanent Australian residents.
The plan detailed two new visa options, making the process substantially easier.
The government estimates 9000 temporary skilled, temporary graduate and student visa holders will be eligible to apply from early next year.
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says these “simpler visa streams will attract skills and talent and build business links, helping to boost productivity and create further job opportunities for Australians."