Thread: No further stay condition

Hi
We are in Oz on Subclass 676 Tourist Visas. We are wanting to apply for Sponsorship Visas to continue our stay in Oz after the Tourist Visas expire, but we've heard that the "No further stay" condition in the Tourist Visas means that we cant apply for the new visas unless we have left Oz.
Does anyone know if this is true? We can't understand the reason for this if it is true and is there any alternative way to avoid leaving, as we have family connections here and we've made many new friends.
Thanks
Chris

Hi Chris and Angela Im really not sure but have you checked out DIAC website, should have some info on there

If you do have the "No further stay condition" (8503) on your visa they you cannot apply for any other visa whilst you are still in Australia. You must leave Australia then the 8503 condition can be ignored. It is imposed normally on long stay tourist visas to stop people using the visa as a way of looking for work/sponsorship.