A refusal or cancellation isn't always the end of the road. You may be able to seek merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) — but the deadlines are strict, so the time to act is now.
If the Department of Home Affairs has refused or cancelled a visa, many decisions can be reviewed at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) — the independent tribunal that replaced the former AAT in October 2024. Review is a fresh look at the decision on its merits.
Official information: see the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) on the art.gov.au website.
Some review deadlines are very short and cannot be extended. The sooner we see your decision letter, the more options you're likely to have.
If any of these apply to you, talk to us before your deadline passes.
Student, partner, skilled, visitor, employer-sponsored and other refusals where a review pathway exists.
Decisions to cancel a visa, where responding quickly and with the right evidence matters most.
Certain sponsorship and nomination refusals connected to employer-sponsored pathways.
Not every decision is reviewable, and review rights, deadlines and processes are set by law and can change. This is general information only — book a consultation for advice specific to your decision.
Send it to us today. We'll confirm your deadline and your realistic options — clearly and honestly, with no false promises.
We review your refusal or cancellation letter and confirm whether it can be reviewed at the ART.
We calculate your strict review deadline straight away, so nothing is missed.
We prepare and lodge your application for review with the ART, correctly and on time.
We gather evidence and prepare written submissions that address the reasons for the decision.
We represent you through the process, including at a hearing where one is held.
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is the independent body that conducts merits review of many Australian visa and migration decisions. It replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) on 14 October 2024, and matters that were before the AAT automatically transitioned to it.
Time limits to apply for review are strict and depend on the decision and your situation. Some are very short and cannot be extended — so act immediately. We confirm your exact deadline as our first priority.
Yes. As registered migration agents we prepare your review application, gather and present evidence and submissions, and represent you through the ART process.
Many visa refusal and cancellation decisions are reviewable, but not all. Whether yours is — and by whom — depends on the decision and your circumstances. We assess your decision record and advise.
Depending on your case, options may include judicial review in the courts on a question of law, Ministerial intervention in limited circumstances, or a fresh application where eligible. We give you an honest view of realistic next steps.
Book a confidential consultation with a registered migration agent and get a clear, honest plan after a refusal or cancellation.