Being a protection visa holder you can,

• Live and work in Australia as a permanent resident
• Have access to Medicare (Australia’s health care scheme) and Centrelink services

You can only be able to get eligible for protection visa if:

• You are in Australia on a valid visa and not through illegal marine or unauthorised air arrival
• You meet Australia’s protection obligations
• You are appealing for Australia’s protection
• You have evidence of being a refugee who is defined by the Refugee Convention or meet the Complementary Protection criteria in the Australian Migration Act 1958
• You are not barricaded from lodging a Protection Visa application
• You satisfy the minister that the purpose of getting the visa is in national interest
• You meet health and character requirements

You must provide evidence of medical examinations to ensure the protection of your health along with the Australian community.

You can include following members in your visa application:

• Your Partner (Married or de facto)
• Your or your partner’s dependent children
• Other Eligible dependent relatives