Family violence and partner visas factsheet

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Title: Family violence and partner visas factsheet (PDF file) (Links to English resource)
Summary: This translated resource provides information for partner visa holders who do not have to remain in an abusive relationship to stay in Australia. It outlines information including that a partner, family members or other people in the community cannot threaten your visa status, and that there are certain provisions in Australia's migration laws to allow you to continue with your permanent Partner visa application. It also provides contacts for support services, and translating and interpreting services.
Organisation: Australian Government, Department of Social Services
Publishing date: April 2016
Last reviewed: February 2019

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