In determining whether an applicant satisfies a criterion for the grant of a General Skilled Migration visa that the applicant has studied in Australia for a certain period, a period of study cannot be counted unless the applicant:
(a) held:
(i) a substantive visa; or
(ii) a Subclass 010 (Bridging A) visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 020 (Bridging B) visa;
authorising him or her to study during that period; and
(b) complied with the conditions of that visa.