Parents are not eligible under the general dependent visa category in Australia. However, there are specific parent visa options, such as the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) and the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870). These visas allow eligible children (usually Australian citizens or permanent residents) to sponsor their parents for temporary or permanent residence. These visas have strict eligibility criteria, high fees, and long processing times, but they provide a legal pathway for parents to stay in Australia.