Review and appeals · s 351
Ministerial intervention
A request to the Minister after a Tribunal decision, under the current Ministerial Instructions.
Who it is for
People who have received a Tribunal decision and want the Minister to substitute a more favourable decision in the public interest.
Key eligibility
- A Tribunal decision is needed first.
- The Minister's powers are personal, non-compellable and have no timeframe.
- Ministerial Instructions issued in September 2025 replaced the 2016 guidelines. Requests are referred to the Minister only if they meet the criteria in those Instructions.
- Requests must be in writing with evidence and translations.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In Australia.
Your journey, step by step
Honest assessment
Check whether any criterion in the Instructions is met. Many cases will not qualify.
How a registered migration agent helps: assesses honestly whether a request can succeed.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Prepare the request
A focused written request with evidence.
How a registered migration agent helps: prepares the request.
While waiting
Manage your bridging visa status.
How a registered migration agent helps: manages Bridging E status.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Request | Nil |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Common refusal risks
- Criteria in the Instructions not met.
- Repeat or unmeritorious requests.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: ministerial intervention
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.