If you are getting a visa for Australia as a partner (as a spouse, de facto, fianc and interdependent), you will be asked to provide proof of genuine and continuing relationship. Whether you are applying for the first time as for a temporary Australia visa or for a more permanent partner visa, this is often included as part of the requirements.
One of the things you can present is a statement or statutory declaration outlining the history of your relationship. It can include details such as how, when and where you first met. You may also include details of how your relationship developed, when you decided to get married or start a defacto relationship and your current domestic arrangements. If youve had periods of separation, this must also be included with reason why the separation occurred and when. Your future plans are also a vital part of your declaration.
There are also four categories that need to be accomplished as evidence of your ongoing relationship: financial aspect, nature of the household, social context of the relationship and the nature of your commitment to each other.