Mr CHEESEMAN (South Barwon) (10:05): My members statement is on behalf of several constituents of mine who have raised with me the pressing issue of the plight of 485 visa holders who are currently overseas and unable to enter Australia. The temporary graduate subclass 485 visa is designed to allow international students to live, study and work after they have finished their courses in Australia. The visa duration is typically from 18 months to four years and is critical for international students to gain valuable work experience and become a part of Australia’s economy and society. The Andrews Labor government knows that education is one of Victoria’s top exports and brings in billions of dollars each year, despite the damage that the coronavirus pandemic has caused. International students also contribute to our economy as workers and as consumers, with many industries now reporting labour shortages that were once filled by overseas students. The federal government has paused the time limits for many visa holders who are stuck overseas due to travel restrictions. The same courtesy should be applied to the current 485 visa holders who are overseas and are eager to return to Australia. I am calling on the federal government to hit the pause button to enable these people to return and to not lose any time on their 485 visa.