fasterjasper

I'm not clear where I should ask a question, or whether it is appropriate or not. However, I am trying to find out if it is permissable to apply for a de facto (820) partner visa whilst I am in Australia on a tourist (e-visa) visa. I have entered and departed Australia on a number of occasions since January 2013. When in Australia I have lived with my (Australian born) partner. We have also travelled to the UK and Indonesia together. I have travelled to the UK on my own for a total of 8 weeks. I plan to leave and re-enter Australia next month, again using my tourist visa. Someone suggested that if I then apply for a de facto partner visa, I will, effectively, be committing fraud (as my tourist visa stipulates that it's intended purpose is to visit friends and family). If this is correct, and I should avoid using my tourist e-visa, what alternative is available to me? Thank you for your consideration.

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