Family Violence and Humanitarian Protection in Australia
This information sheet outlines the legal landscape in relation to humanitarian protection and family violence. It considers how family violence intersects with Protection Visa (subclass 866) applications.
This visa allows the holder to stay permanently in Australia. It must be applied for within Australia (‘onshore’) and has restrictions based on how the applicant arrived in Australia. There are different refugee visas for applicants who are not currently in Australia (‘offshore’), including a Woman at Risk Visa, which are not considered in this fact sheet.
Last updated: Aug 2025