partner (residence)

From policy: R2.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic residence policy)

R2.1.10 Definition of 'partner'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

1. For the purpose of inclusion in a residence application, 'partner' means:
   1. a person who is legally married to, or
   2. a person who is in a civil union partnership (whether opposite or same sex), or
   3. a person who is in a de facto relationship, (whether opposite or same sex) with,

   the principal applicant.

2. References to 'partner' in Government residence policy mean 'partner' as defined in (a) above.
3. A partner who does not meet the criteria in (a) above may not be included in a principal applicant's application and must apply for residence as a principal applicant in their own right.

Effective 04/07/2005

partner (29/09/2003)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: R2.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic residence policy)

R2.1.10 Definition of 'partner'

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 20

1. For the purpose of inclusion in a residence application, 'partner' means:
   1. a person who is legally married to, or
   2. a person who is in an interdependent partnership akin to a marriage, (whether same sex or heterosexual) with,

   the principal applicant.

2. References to 'partner' in Government residence policy mean 'partner' as defined in (a) above.
3. A partner who does not meet the criteria in (a) above may not be included in a principal applicant's application and must apply for residence as a principal applicant in their own right.

Effective 29/09/2003

de facto partner (01/10/2001)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: R2.1 Who may be included in an application (Generic residence policy)

R2.1.20 Definition of 'de facto partner'

1. For the purpose of inclusion in a residence application, a de facto partner is a partner in a heterosexual or same sex relationship who has been living with their partner in a genuine and stable relationship for at least 2 years immediately before their application is lodged.
2. References to 'partner' in Government residence policy (excluding De facto policy (see F3) mean de facto partner as defined in (a) above.
3. A de facto partner who does not meet the criteria in (a) above may not be included in the principal applicant's application and must apply for residence as a principal applicant in their own right.

Effective 01/10/2001