Australian Spouse Visa:
Partners and fiancés of Australian citizen is entitled for this category of visa and can permanently stay in Australia. Any non-Australian individual who is intending to get married or married partners of an Australian citizen can apply for Australian spouse visa / Australian partner visa.

Subclass of partner visa:

Partner Temporary Visa (Subclass 309) and Permanent Visa (Subclass 100)
This visa is for people from overseas who wants to enter Australia with there partners who is Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident. A permanent visa can be issued if the relationship is ongoing even after two years of partner temporary visa.

What you can do if you get Partner Temporary Visa:

1. You can stay in Australia with your partner till a decision is made regarding your permanent visa.
2. Work in Australia
3. Study in Australia without having any access to Govt. funding for tertiary study. And will be charged international upfront full fees.
4. You can get yourself enrolled for Australian medical benefits, hospital care scheme, medicare.

What you can do if you get Partner Temporary Visa:

1. Stay in Australia with your partner permanently.
2. You can study and work in Australia
3. You can get yourself enrolled for Australian medical benefits, hospital care scheme, medicare.
4. You will be eligible for certain social security payments.
5. And you can apply for Australian Citizenship.

Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
If fiancés of Australian Citizen or permanent citizen wants to enter Australia and stay can apply for visa under this category.Once married he/she can apply for permanent residency.