Interviewing is common. This strict requirement is subject to an exception where the applicant can establish compelling and compassionate circumstances for the grant of the visa, and does not apply to applicants for certain humanitarian based visas. This visa class applies to same-sex relationships. Same requirements apply as de facto spouses. Application made outside Australia.
Age restrictions can apply.
An applicant must be unmarried, under 18, and related to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and to establish that either parent cannot care for them because each of them is either dead, permanently incapacitated or of unknown whereabouts. We would be pleased to assess your individual circumstances.