If the Department of Home Affairs has not given a favorable decision, you may be eligible to apply for a review of the decision at the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) within the allowable time frame.
Not all decisions made by DHA can be re-examined by merits review tribunals. Generally, where there is a right to a merits review, DHA will inform the person affected by the decision and also advise them who can apply for the review.
If DHA makes a decision that is unfavorable (to a visa applicant, a visa holder, a sponsor, a nominator or similar), it is sometimes possible to seek a review of that decision.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Migration Division, have the power to conduct merits reviews of some decisions made by DHA officers. In a merits review, a review body considers afresh the claims of an applicant and any additional information put forward during the review process. The review body must determine if the correct or preferable decision was made. Importantly, review bodies are generally bound by the same rules as the primary decision-maker and act in accordance with the applicable law. MRTs have the power to affirm the primary decision, vary the primary decision, set aside the primary decision and substitute a new decision, or remit (return) a matter to DHA for reconsideration.
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