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The five year subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa allows eligible parents to remain in Australia up to five years without the need of departing and renew their status. A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, or an Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia for at least 4 years. LABOR’S PLAN Labor’s Plan for Long Stay Parent Visa Current Policy Uncapped Visas capped to 15,000 places Families can reunite with both sets of parents Limited to one set of parents per household Cost: $2,500 for a 5-year visa $1,250 for a 3-year visa Cost: $10,000 for a 5-year visa $5,000 for a 3-year visa Can be renewed in Australia Can’t be renewed in Australia