F2.5 Definitions (01/10/2001)

F2.5.1 Definition of 'genuine and stable marriage'

1. A genuine and stable marriage is a marriage that the visa or immigration officer determines:
   1. is genuine, because it has been entered into with the intention of being maintained on a long-term and exclusive basis, and
   2. is stable, because it is likely to endure.
2. If officers are unable to determine whether the marriage was entered into with the intention of maintaining it on a long-term and exclusive basis, they should accept it as genuine, unless there is evidence to the contrary.

F2.5.5 Definition of 'New Zealand resident'

New Zealand resident means a person who:

1. holds a current New Zealand residence permit or current New Zealand returning resident's visa, or
2. holds a valid Australian passport.

Effective 01/10/2001