programs as a prerequisite to commencing their degree, diploma or trade qualification cannot count this study towards meeting the Australian study requirement. Additional subjects undertaken that do not contribute to the award of a degree, diploma or trade qualification will also not count towards meeting the Australian study requirement. Australian permanent resident A non -- citizen who, being usually a resident in Australia, is the holder of a permanent visa. Australian Study Requirement To meet this requirement an applicant must have completed one or more degree, diploma or trade qualification for award by an Australian educational institution as a result of at least two academic years study in Australia. The study must have been completed in a total of no less than 16 calendar months on a visa that allowed study. Bridging visa A type of temporary visa that provides lawful status for certain non -- citizens who would otherwise be unlawful. For example, applicants whose visas have ceased and who are waiting for a decision on an application for another substantive visa. A bridging visa can only be granted in Australia. Centrelink Australian Government agency that delivers social security payments and related services in Australia. See: Centrelink Complete application An application that provides all of the information and documentary evidence required to decide the visa application, at the time of lodgement. CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) The date of completion of an Australian qualification is the date on which the institution publicly notifies a