MIGRATION ACT 1958 - SECT 73 Bridging visas

MIGRATION ACT 1958 - SECT 73

    If the Minister is satisfied that an eligible non - citizen satisfies the criteria for a bridging visa as prescribed under subsection   31(3), the Minister may grant a bridging visa permitting the non - citizen to remain in, or to travel to, enter and remain in Australia:

  (a)   during a specified period; or

  (b)   until a specified event happens.

Note:   A bridging visa may be granted to an eligible non - citizen on application, or without an application, made by the eligible non - citizen (see section   45).