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Review, intervention and cancellation
Refusals, cancellations and character decisions have strict deadlines. Read your letter the day it arrives.
Information checked 22 October 2026


Guide
Review at the Administrative Review Tribunal
Review of most onshore refusals and cancellations, and some sponsor-initiated reviews. Deadlines cannot be extended.
In force
Most migration reviews, from 1 July 2026A$3,727
Read the Review at the Administrative Review Tribunal guide →
Subclasss 351
Ministerial intervention
A request to the Minister after a Tribunal decision, under the current Ministerial Instructions.
In force
Request, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Ministerial intervention guide →
Subclasss 116 / s 501
Visa cancellation and character
Notices of intention to cancel, character decisions and revocation requests. Respond within the time given.
In force
Tribunal review, from 1 July 2026As set by the Tribunal
Read the Visa cancellation and character guide →
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Review, intervention and cancellation
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
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