Australian visa and criminal convictions

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Even though driving offences can be on your criminal records, your sentence implies it is not what is meant by the visa condition. The link clearly says about detainment/imprisonment periods. You shouldn't worry considering you were not even fined. Sentences can be either imprisonment or cash penalties. I dont think license/driving suspension are considered a sentence at all.

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I'm fairly certain that that clause is talking about actual criminal convictions which you went to trial for and served (or were on probation for) a 12+ month sentence.

However, going to Australia is a long trip, and I've seen people turned back at the airport before. I would suggest that you write a letter / send an e-mail to the Australian Consulate to clear it with them before you purchase a ticket. Calling them is okay for short questions but I think you'd get a better answer if you ask in writing.

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That snippet you provided refers to time behind bars - in jail - in any case write to your local Australian embassy or consulate in the UK for advice.

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