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Section 238 — Interpretation

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Part 2—Arrival, presence and departure of persons · Division 12—Offences etc. in relation to entry into, and remaining in, Australia · Subdivision B—Offences relating to abuse of laws allowing spouses etc. of Australian citizens or of permanent residents to become permanent residents · Migration Act 1958

C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026

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Provision: Section 238
As in force on: 4 June 2026
Citation: C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171

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Section 238 — Interpretation

238 Interpretation In this Subdivision: criterion includes part of a criterion. preliminary visa, means a visa that is usually applied for by persons applying, or intending to apply, for a permanent visa. stay visa means:

(a) a permanent visa; or

(b) a preliminary visa.

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