Scots Tom

Because I wanted to know which part of the legislation defines this requirement, I found it, It is in Sch-1 1229(4)(b), 

Thank you

Thank you,

Yes, it is on the information page put out by the department, but it has to be in the regulations somewhere, 

Hi, 

Can anyone please tell me where in the regulations or the schedules it states that you must be under 50 years old to apply for a 485 Visa

Thank you in advance

Can someone assist in gaining work rights on a bridging visa please, Happy to pay for assistance 

Keep it simple and relevant, provide the documents requested, and all will be good. All the best

In your invitation letter think I would write exactly what you said previously 

"He is coming to stay with us and this is his first ever visit to Australia. Coming for our daughters second birthday/sight seeing "

Obtain a letter from his employer to show he has employment to return to, and you off to a good start.

Had a similar situation

Applied for visitor visa, 3 months  

Used the visit to to spend family time together and build relationships, gained additional evidence,

Back to the uk and apply for offshore visa, can always return on visitor visa to spend time with your partner 

Sunshine Coast..