Partner (Provisional) subclass 309

for those who are currently in a de facto relationship or even married to an Australian citizen or permanent resident then this is the visa for you. Certain requirements will apply:
You have been in a relationship with your Australian citizen/permanent resident for the past 12 months
You can evidence your relationship
You have genuine grounds for travelling to Australia with your partner
This visa brings many benefits such as:

Enter Australia and stay here until a decision is made about your permanent Partner visa
Work in Australia
Study in Australia, but with no access to government funding
Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses.
If you are later granted a permanent visa, you can:

Stay in Australia indefinitely
Work and study in Australia
Apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Receive some social security payments
Travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time you will need another visa to enter Australia.