SomeThe marriages,parties whereto onesome ofmarriages themay partiesconsist isof an Australian citizen, and a non-citizen. When such marriages are entered into, whether in Australia or elsewhere, for the purpose of enabling the other partynon-citizen to obtain an Australian marriage visa to enter or stay in Australia., SuchAustralian marriagesauthorities may beinvestigate viewedwhether bysuch thea authoritiesmarriage asis a sham,. leadingIf found to marriagebe visasa beingsham, cancelledthey may cancel the visa. Such behaviour also carries a possible 10 year jail sentence.<ref>[https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/easy-money-for-sham-marriage-the-women-targeted-by-global-syndicate-20190729-p52bt0.html 'Easy money' for sham marriage: The women targeted by global syndicate]</ref> Nevertheless, the marriage is still valid.
