F3.5 Definitions (07/10/2002)

F3.5.1 Definition of 'genuine and stable relationship'

1. A genuine and stable relationship is a relationship 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 relationship 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.

F3.5.5 Definition of 'New Zealand resident' for the purposes of de facto partner policy

New Zealand resident means a person who:

1. 1. holds a current New Zealand residence permit or current New Zealand returning resident's visa; or
   2. holds a valid Australian passport.
2. Despite (a) above, the following people are defined as New Zealand residents for the purposes of de facto partner policy only where a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that New Zealand is their primary place of established residence at the time the application under de facto partner policy is made and at the time of assessment of the application.
   1. holders of valid Australian passports who do not hold a current New Zealand residence permit or current New Zealand returning residents' visa;
   2. holders of current New Zealand residence permits that have been granted on the basis that the person is the holder of an Australian resident return visa;
   3. holders of current New Zealand returning residents’ visas issued to the holder of a New Zealand residence permit that was granted on the basis that the person is the holder of an Australian resident return visa.
3. Where (b) applies, evidence must be provided that the sponsor's primary place of established residence is New Zealand. The evidential requirements are set out at F3.10.5.

Effective 07/10/2002