Legislative Council Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2) 54 2 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Answers to Questions Temporary Visa Holders Temporary Visa Holders The Hon. E.S. BOURKE Legislative Council Temporary Visa Holders In reply to the Hon. E.S. BOURKE (30 April 2020). The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY Legislative Council Minister for Trade and Investment Temporary Visa Holders The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade and Investment): The Minister for Innovation and Skills has advised: 1.	The Hon. Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs announced: Arrangements for temporary visa holders in key industries, such as health, aged and disability care, agriculture and food processing to continue employment. Access to $10,000 per year of their Australian superannuation funds for most temporary visa holders with work rights, to help support themselves during this crisis. In addition to access to superannuation, support is available for temporary visa holders in South Australia including emergency food relief and access to financial counselling. It is available from charities and NGOs across the state. The recently announced $13.8 million South Australian international student support package is designed to support international students currently residing in South Australia and facing financial hardship. 2.	The South Australian government values the contribution of temporary skilled workers to South Australia's economy and we encourage them to seek permanent residence pathways, particularly in regional South Australia. These workers will continue to play an important role in supporting the South Australian economy where skills needs cannot be met by the local workforce.