In a significant Federal Circuit and Family Court decision handed down on 22 November 2024, the Court upheld an application for judicial review of an Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) decision that had refused a student visa (Subclass 500) application
On 18 December 2024 Federal Court decision addresses a fundamental question in migration law: When does a mistake by a decision-maker (like the Administrative Appeals Tribunal) actually matter enough to have a decision overturned? The case provides valuab
This case illustrates how the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) handled a visa refusal where the applicant was unable to provide evidence of English language proficiency at the time of application due to COVID-19 related difficulties. It provides impor
This February 2025 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision highlights a fundamental principle in migration law: when reviewing visa decisions, tribunals must correctly identify and apply the legal test prescribed by the legislation. Judge McCabe's decis
This December 2024 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision represents a significant development in migration law, particularly regarding administrative decision-making processes and procedural fairness obligations in visa cancellation reviews