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Edited version of your written advice
Authorisation Number: 1051496166721
Date of advice: 21 March 2019
Ruling
Subject: Residency
Question
Are you a resident of Australia for income tax purposes?
Answer
Yes. Having considered your circumstances as a whole and the relevant residency tests, you are a resident of Australia for income tax purposes. Further information on residency can be found by searching 'QC 33232' on ato.gov.au
This ruling applies for the following period:
Year ended 30 June 2018
Year ended 30 June 2019
The scheme commences on:
xxx 2017
Relevant facts and circumstances
You were born in Country A and you are a citizen of Country A.
You arrived in Australia in 20xx on a Working Holiday Visa.
Your Working Holiday Visa expired in 20xx.
You applied for a De Facto Visa in 20xx.
You are currently on a Bridging Visa A.
The assets you currently have in Country A are a bank account, a small life insurance inheritance and a few household items that your parent is looking after.
You own a house with your partner in Australia.
Your partner is an Australian citizen.
You are currently employed by an Australian company. Your contract expires in 20xx; however you have the possibility of extension pending performance.
You recently rescued a dog and you have a membership at your local gym.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 995-1(1)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 subsection 6(1)