Section 30Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Kinds of visas

(1) A visa to remain in Australia (whether also a visa to travel to and enter Australia) may be a visa, to be known as a permanent visa, to remain indefinitely.

(2) A visa to remain in Australia (whether also a visa to travel to and enter Australia) may be a visa, to be known as a temporary visa, to remain:

(a) during a specified period; or

(b) until a specified event happens; or

(c) while the holder has a specified status.

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