genuine and stable

From policy: F2.10 Definitions (Partnership policy); E4.5 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa or permit holders (Generic temporary entry policy)

F2.10.1 Definition of 'genuine and stable' partnership

1. A partnership is genuine and stable if a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that it:
   1. is genuine, because it has been entered into with the intention of being maintained on a long-term and exclusive basis, and
   2. is stable, because it is likely to endure.

Effective 17/10/2006

Genuine and stable (26/07/1999)

THIS IS NOT A CURRENT DEFINITION

From policy: F2.1 How does a spouse qualify for residence (Spouse policy); E4.5 Spouses or de facto partners and dependent children of student or work visa or permit holders (Generic temporary entry policy)

E4.5.1 Definition of 'genuine and stable relationship'

1. A genuine and stable relationship is a relationship which the visa or immigration officer determines:
   1. has been entered into with the intention of being maintained on a long-term and exclusive basis, and
   2. is likely to endure.
2. If visa and immigration officers are unable to determine whether the relationship was entered into with the intention of maintaining it on a long-term and exclusive basis, they should accept it as genuine, unless there is evidence to the contrary.

Effective 26/07/1999