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Does the current Form 888 need witnessing as a statutory declaration?

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Curated community question Does the current Form 888 need witnessing as a statutory declaration?

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Curated answer Home Affairs explicitly describes Form 888 as a supporting statement, not a statutory declaration. Advice based on older versions can be misleading; the current official form gives the completion requirements. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/Pages/family/820-partner-temporary.aspx (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.