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In March 2021, the number of Bridging visa holders in Australia mounted to a historic high of over 350,000 Source: Getty Images/Issarawat Tattong

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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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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