What are the consequences of fake marriage in Australia?
He will not be granted PR for at least 2 years during which he and your friend have to prove to the government officials the marriage is genuine (they must live together for this period and be considered a social unit by her family and friends). Due to her age – she will be placed under more scrutiny than other applications as the presumption would be that it is not a valid marriage. What will happen – if she makes any statements regarding a relationship (that later is found to be false) this would be classed as a variation of perjury and she could find herself fined and placed on good behaviour (not likely to be gaoled but she would have a record).
