If your Australian visa application has been refused or your visa has been cancelled, you may have the right to apply for a review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
The ART is an independent tribunal that reviews certain decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs. It does not make a new visa application but reviews whether the original decision was made correctly based on the law and the evidence available.
In many migration matters, an application for review must be lodged within 28 days of the date of the decision. However, the review period varies depending on the type of visa and the decision made. It is therefore important to seek advice as soon as possible after receiving a refusal or cancellation decision, as strict time limits apply.
Our ART Review Process
Our team will guide you through every stage of the review process, including:
- Reviewing the refusal or cancellation decision and identifying the available review rights.
- Assessing the prospects of success and advising on the best strategy.
- Preparing and lodging the ART review application within the required timeframe.
- Preparing detailed legal and factual submissions supported by relevant evidence.
- Communicating with the Tribunal throughout the review process.
- Preparing you for any hearing and representing your interests where appropriate.
- Assisting with the next steps following the Tribunal’s decision.
Possible ART Outcomes
Following its review, the Tribunal may:
- Affirm the Department’s decision, meaning the original decision remains unchanged.
- Set Aside the decision and substitute a new decision, where the Tribunal has the power to do so.
- Remit the matter to the Department of Home Affairs for reconsideration in accordance with the Tribunal’s directions or findings.
- In some circumstances, the review application may also be dismissed or withdrawn.
Why Choose Us?
We have extensive experience assisting clients with complex immigration matters and ART reviews across a broad range of visa categories. Our team carefully analyses each case, prepares detailed submissions, identifies the strongest legal and factual arguments, and works closely with clients to maximise their prospects of success.
Every matter is unique, and we provide practical, personalised advice tailored to your individual circumstances while guiding you through the review process with professionalism and care.
Please note: Time limits for lodging an ART review application are strict and vary depending on the type of decision. If your visa has been refused or cancelled, you should seek advice as soon as possible to avoid missing your review rights.
