Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00115:reg:3:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00115
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 18/79)
Character Range: 464411–467124

hold a permanent visa;
the application must not specify 2 persons as persons whom the applicant intends to sponsor unless one of those specified persons is the parent referred to in paragraph (b).

Two previously sponsored parents in Australia
 (4) If:
 (a) 2 or more previously sponsored parents in relation to the applicant were granted Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent (Temporary)) visas; and
 (b) 2 of those parents:
 (i) have not left Australia since their Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent (Temporary)) visas ceased to be in effect; and
 (ii) do not hold permanent visas;
the application must not specify persons as persons whom the applicant intends to sponsor unless those specified persons are one or both of the parents referred to in paragraph (b).

2.60V  When an applicant meets the general sponsor requirements
  An applicant for approval as a family sponsor in relation to the parent sponsor class meets the general sponsor requirements if:
 (a) the applicant is at least 18; and
 (b) the applicant has satisfied the Minister as to the applicant's identity; and
 (c) the applicant is an Australian citizen or all of the following apply:
 (i) the applicant is an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen;
 (ii) the applicant has been usually resident in Australia for at least the 4 years immediately before the day the application is made;
 (iii) at no time during those 4 years has the applicant been an unlawful non‑citizen or the holder of a bridging visa (other than a Bridging A (Class WA), Bridging B (Class WB) or Bridging C (Class WC) visa); and
 (d) the applicant has agreed that information about the applicant provided in relation to the application may be disclosed to any permitted sponsored person in relation to the applicant who is specified in the application.

2.60W  When an applicant passes the income test

Applicant's taxable income only
 (1) An applicant for approval as a family sponsor in relation to the parent sponsor class passes the income test if the applicant's taxable income, for the income year or each of the income years specified in an instrument under subregulation (4), is at least equal to the amount specified in such an instrument.

Applicant's taxable income combined with other taxable incomes
 (2) An applicant for approval as a family sponsor in relation to the parent sponsor class passes the income test if:
 (a) the sum of:
 (i) the taxable income of the applicant; and
 (ii) any taxable income of either or both of the persons specified in subregulation (3);
  for the income year or each of the income years specified in an instrument under subregulation (4), is at least equal to the amount specified in such an instrument; and