Administrative Review Tribunal
(ART) Appeals

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is the Australian body responsible for reviewing government decisions, including visa refusals or cancellations, when the applicant believes the decision was incorrect.

It allows applicants to request an independent review in an attempt to overturn a migration decision

• Student visa refusals.
• Visa cancellations.
• Work and partner visa refusals.
• Sponsorship or nomination decisions.

• A formal negative decision must have been issued.
• The appeal must be lodged within the prescribed timeframe (usually 7 to 28 days).
• Additional supporting evidence must be provided.
• Payment of the tribunal application fee.

This varies depending on the case and may take several months to over a year, depending on complexity and tribunal workload.

• Applicants usually remain in Australia on a Bridging Visa.
• Legal and migration evidence is prepared.
• The tribunal may:
  • Affirm the decision
  • Vary the decision
  • Remit the case back to the Department of Home Affairs for reconsideration

• Higher likelihood of success.
• Proper presentation of evidence.
• Strongly structured migration arguments.