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1.1.C.60 Carer visa holder (CP)

Definition

For the purposes of CP, a carer visa holder has the same meaning as in the Migration Regulations 1994 administered by Department of Home Affairs.

A carer visa holder is granted permanent residence (1.1.R.200) on the basis of needing to provide personal care to a family member who is an Australian resident, who has a disability or severe medical condition but has no other carer (1.1.C.40) to provide the required care.

Act reference: SSAct section 7(2) An Australian resident is a person who …, section 23(14) For the purposes of this Act other than Part 2.11 and the YA Rate Calculator in section 1067G, each of the following is a family member …

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.4 CP - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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