I'm from Papua New Guinea. Can I get medical treatment in Queensland?

In Plain English

If you're a citizen of Papua New Guinea and live in the Western Province, you can receive medical treatment in a Queensland hospital if the Queensland government department responsible for health has approved your medical evacuation or treatment there. This is according to the Migration Regulations 1994.

Detailed Explanation

Subclause 602.212(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994 outlines the specific requirements for Papua New Guinea citizens seeking medical treatment in Queensland. To be eligible, all of the following must be met:

• The applicant must be a citizen of Papua New Guinea (602.212(5)(a)).
• The applicant must reside in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (602.212(5)(b)).
• The Department of the government of Queensland that is responsible for health must have approved the medical evacuation of the applicant to, or treatment of the applicant in, a hospital in Queensland (602.212(5)(c)).