In March 2021, the number of Bridging visa holders in Australia mounted to a historic high of over 350,000. But what are bridging visas, and what rights and conditions do they come with?
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Australia's temporary migrants will continue to be barred from returning to Australia if they leave - unless they secure an exemption. Source: Getty Images/Issarawat Tattong
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By Chiara Pazzano
Presented by Vahe Kateb
Source: SBS
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