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People who arrived illegally by boat and are not subject to offshore processing, might go through an immigration process in Australia.
The immigration process has two possible results ñ being granted a visa to stay in Australia temporarily, or not being granted a visa and having to depart Australia.
People might be placed in held detention, community detention or be granted a bridging visa while they wait for an immigration result.
For further information, visit www.immi.gov.au/ima