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澳洲政府正式公佈,因應港區國安法出現,而賦予香港人的逃生門計劃詳情。澳洲署理移民部長強調,「澳洲一直與香港的關係緊密,長久以來吸引香港人才,他們對本地經濟有重大貢獻」,又說「理解近日發生的事,令很多有才華的港人想移民到像澳洲這種自由、民主的國家」,政治訊息,不言而喻。但值得留意的是,這個計劃和英國的BNO計劃,除了有一定互補作用,似乎也埋有其他國際關係的伏筆。

根據澳洲的官方公佈,這是一個「五年簽證特別安排」,技術上,就是任何持有學生、就業簽證的香港人,都可以申請延長五年。根據澳洲法例,臨時居留滿若干年可以申請PR、再可以入籍,換句話說,五年簽證,就是讓香港人一條龍入籍。目前已經在澳洲的一萬香港學生、工作者,固然可以直接申請這項五年簽證;根據公佈,未來成功申請到澳洲工作、讀書的香港人,也可以申請五年簽證。澳洲沒有放寬讀書、工作簽證門檻,但由於到澳洲讀書的門檻其實很低,臨時技術簽證的門檻也相對不高,那清單幾乎應有盡有,基本上,只要願意真正留在澳洲的退休前香港人,有一定學習、工作能力,找到學校或僱主,都可以相對輕易過去。

值得注意的是,澳洲強調BNO護照不適用此計劃,反而香港特區護照才適用。但眾所週知的是,沒有特區護照、只有BNO的香港人,幾乎都已經有其他外國護照。但沒有BNO、而有特區護照的人,則有很多。換句話說,澳洲的計劃,是刻意讓BNO未能cover的年輕人有逃生門(升學途徑最方便),除了剛在九七後出生的港人、九七前未辦證的港人,也包括了回歸後才移居的新移民。

由於香港特區護照日後可能更容易由中國護照轉換,澳洲的這項逃生門,是否永存,背後就大有學問。假如純粹是為了香港人,以BNO來識別,反而更符合邏輯。假如這項逃生門永存,卻是以特區護照來殷別,卻可能帶來另一功能:澳洲刻意對中國移民開的一扇窗口。由於澳洲近年對中國滲透越來越敏感,但中國留學生、投資者、遊客畢竟對澳洲經濟十分重要,怎樣既能捍衛「國家安全」,又能保留中國資金,澳洲政客一直費煞思量。

假如以「拯救香港人」為名,在真正有需要離開的「真香港人」都搭上方舟後,計劃都繼續存在,卻可以成為「一小撮有需要(有辦法)」的中國內地人暗渡陳倉的捷徑。這種默契,一來可以限制人數,二來可以保持鬥而不破的默契,也是典型外交之道。假如特區護照還有這種「功用」,香港的窗口地位,還可以多維持一段時間;但假如中國繼續濫用香港身份,或美國的進一步行動誘發更多連鎖效應,就是另一回事。

Reference:
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/08/24/australia-offers-new-visa-arrangement-for-hongkongers-paving-way-for-permanent-residency/

Comments

WHO ?

跟據教授嘅推論,預期以中國護照直接移民會否可能變得困難?如果是的話,其實是否加重某部分人對特區護照的依賴,如果其他國家亦跟從,會否令到那部分人處理香港問題更為小心?

Anonymous

Dr. Shen has misquoted a lot by not reading the law (the Regulations). I was invited by one of my friends to pay USD10 to gain access to this article but it's just a shitty piece. But it's good to have Dr. Shen's article to verify my assumption on him that he doesn't know Australia and New Zealand as we do, who gained residency in the southern hemisphere.

Thomas Tong

We are not here to argue whether Simon is ALWAYS right or NOT. I guess why he got more than 6500 paid subscribers must have some reasons. True. Some may pay for it because of his fame or even his CVs. Sometimes, human beings like to believe in authority or expert. However, i guess most pay for it because what he said or wrote must be based on some evidence or logical deduction. Therefore, I would be much grateful if the above person could explain the shitty part of his argument or observation. Honestly I also look forward to reading his argument why Simon's view is shitty. Blaming others is not a problem. The crucial part is whether you can elaborate on your view with sensible and logical arguments. I am not saying Simon's view is always flawless (if I am his die head fan, I should have paid US 100… I am broke and only pay US 10} but wonder where his argument is shitty this time. Thank you !

Thomas Tong

不過,如果教授的推理正確,我估計很多大陸富人會以此為移民澳洲的fast track mode..... 這個只是南半球國家的權宜之計……港人無謂對這個國家有太多幻想

Jon T

If any doubt, please refer to the official statement from Minister of Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs: https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/alantudge/Pages/hong-kong-visa-arrangement-20200709.aspx Unfortunately I couldn’t find any recent news on the new visa pathways other than the official statement. Perhaps recent news related to the official enactment of such policies. Anyway, the primary beneficiaries of these arrangements are students, graduates and skilled workers who are already in Australia, or future applicants of skilled worker visas or entrepreneurs. There are multiple variants of visas for individuals with different circumstances, so the announcement could not be treated as an “one side fits all” approach. Besides, Australia is very selective of its migrant intakes and there are multiple tests to pass, including citizenship and characters. There is a long list of demanded skills. Successful applicants may also need to reside outside major cities. To the reader who opined this as a “shitty piece” of article, it would be better if he pointed out where the error(s) was. Simon’s analysis was merely to offer his opinion. If a person is seriously considering to emigrate to Australia, he or she has to go through the official website and provide substantial supporting evidences.

Napoléon

睇怕篇文講中咗啲支那人無時無刻諗點樣走法律隙,去掠奪人哋資源嘅劣根性 與其話澳洲提供窗口,不如話到處都有支那人搵啲漏洞

Doris Lee

Hi Petercml, thanks for sharing your comment. I think most of the subscribers did not only concern of immigration to other countries. We all love HK so I bet none of us will just subscribe for only ONE article about immigration to Australia. And of cos, we are more than happy to learn from your expertise. Thanks and have a nice day!

Arnold Chan

澳洲先係白手套?

Gemma

——quoted——申請臨時技術簽證的港人,如果符合資格,即所持技術於清單列表上,並滿足勞動市場測試要求,便可申請5年簽證。——unquoted——看來新政策下還是要夠65分及企業/省政府擔保才可以?澳洲還是比英國難.