Can I Apply for an Australian Permanent Visa While on a Tourist Visa in Australia?
You can apply for other visas while on a tourist visa in Australia as long as the visa label on your passport does not say “8503 No Further Stay.” Check the requirements for the permanent visa you intend to apply for because you might have to hold certain types of visa to apply from within Australia.Source:Department of Immigration and Citizenship: Tourist Visa ConditionsMore Information:Department of Immigration and Citizenship: Visas, Immigration and Refugees