Section 239 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Application of Subdivision

(1) This Subdivision applies in and outside Australia.

(2) This Subdivision applies to marriages solemnized outside Australia as well as those solemnized in Australia.

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Related sections

s 236F — Evidentiary certificates—procedural matters
s 237 — Reason for Subdivision
s 238 — Interpretation
s 240 — Offence to arrange marriage to obtain permanent residence
s 241 — Offence to arrange pretended de facto relationship to obtain permanent residence
s 243 — Offences relating to application for permanent residence because of marriage or de facto relationship

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