# Interpretation

> act-s238 — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

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.