<P> Australian permanent residents are residents of Australia who hold a permanent residency visa but are not citizens of Australia . A holder of a permanent residency visa may remain in Australia indefinitely . A 5 - year initial travel facility, which corresponds to the underlying migration program, is granted alongside the permanent residency . Until the travel facility expires, the visa holder may leave and re-enter Australia freely . After that period the visa holder needs to re-apply for the travel facility . </P> <P> Permanent residency may be revoked at the discretion of the responsible Minister, for example in cases of criminal misconduct . </P>

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