Section 76Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Bridging visa not affect visa applications

(1) The fact that a non‑citizen holds a bridging visa does not prevent or affect:

(a) an application by the non‑citizen for a visa of another class; or

(b) the grant of such a visa.

(2) To avoid doubt, the holding by a non‑citizen of a bridging visa is not to be taken to be, for the purposes of an application for a visa of another class, the holding of a visa.

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