Michael Desmond Is a South African Diamond Corporation Executive

Multiple Choice

Michael Desmond is a South African diamond corporation executive. He takes the opportunity to participate in an intensive eight month advanced management development program at an Australian university. Michael's wife and children do not accompany him to Australia and while here he stays in basic accommodation on campus. He spends his time studying or writing reports for his company. He is in Australia solely to do the course and at the end of eight months he returns home. Is Michael a resident of Australia?

A) Michael would be a non-resident of Australia as he does not 'ordinarily' reside in Australia
B) Michael would be a non-resident of Australia as he does not have an Australian domicile
C) Michael would be a resident of Australia as he passes the 183 day test
D) Michael would be a resident of Australia as he does 'ordinarily' reside in Australia