http://www.lawhandbook.org.au/handbook/ch22s01s02.php#
A person who is granted a permanent visa and has then been through immigration clearance becomes a permanent resident of Australia. Such a person will have most of the rights of an Australian citizen, except for the right to vote (there are some exceptions for certain British subjects) and to hold public office. Social security payments are generally not available within the first two years of entry (except special benefits).
http://www.lawhandbook.org.au/handbook/ch22s01s02.php#
A person who is granted a permanent visa and has then been through immigration clearance becomes a permanent resident of Australia. Such a person will have most of the rights of an Australian citizen, except for the right to vote (there are some exceptions for certain British subjects) and to hold public office.
*********"Social security payments are generally not available within the first two years of entry (except special benefits).*****