The Tourist Visa (subclass 676) has been replaced by the Visitor Visa (subclass 600), which allows you to stay in Australia for three, six, or twelve months. Applicants must select one of the four streams listed below based on why they want to come.
Tourist stream
Sponsored Family stream
Business Visitor stream
Frequent Traveller Stream
Visitor Visa- Subclass 600
The subclass 600 tourist stream visa is intended for those who want to go to Australia for leisure, take a cruise, or visit relatives and friends. The visa issuance letter specifies the duration of stay, which is transitory in nature.
The following factors are taken into account while calculating the stay duration:
The status of the visa might be either "single" or "multiple entry." You are allowed to leave Australia and return for as long as the visa is valid if you have "multiple entry."
With this visa, you are not permitted to work but may study or train for a maximum of three months. This visa can be obtained both inside and outside of Australia.
If Applying for a tourist visa outside of Australia: