No. The correct visa is the partner visa. Spouse visa is a widely used search term but it does not refer to a specific visa product. When people search for a spouse visa Australia, the partner visa is what they are looking for.

No. Marriage does not automatically confer any visa rights. The partner visa application must still be lodged, assessed, and granted through the Department of Home Affairs.

Yes. The partner visa applies equally to married and de facto couples. The subclasses, evidence requirements, and assessment process are the same. De facto applicants must generally meet the 12-month cohabitation requirement, which does not apply to married couples.