External
Policy
Overview
In order to establish residency, it must first be decided if a person is an Australian resident. This section provides details of what constitutes an Australian resident.
Definition
An Australian resident is a person who:
- resides in Australia; and
- is one of the following:
- an Australian citizen;
- the holder of a permanent visa;
- the holder of a special category visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia;
- the holder of a special purpose visa who is likely to remain permanently in Australia.