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Administrative Review Tribunal · Migration Review
Visa Refused or Cancelled?
Check Your Review Rights Quickly.
Some migration decisions can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal. Review rights and deadlines are decision-specific, so check the decision record promptly rather than relying on a generic timeframe.
If you received a refusal or cancellation, check the stated review deadline immediately
MARN 2619317
What Is ART Merits Review?
Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
For an eligible decision, the ART may conduct merits review within the jurisdiction given to it by law. It considers the issues and evidence relevant to the review and applies the law to the matter before it.
- The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) may conduct merits review of eligible migration decisions
- A merits review considers the decision afresh within the Tribunal’s jurisdiction, based on the evidence, applicable law and the issues before it
- The ART may exercise the review powers available to it under the legislation, which can include affirming, varying, setting aside or remitting a decision depending on the matter
- Whether a decision is reviewable, who may apply and the applicable deadline depend on the specific decision and review rights stated in the decision record
Critical Information
Important Points to Check
Decision-specific deadlines
There is no safe generic review period to rely on. Check the refusal or cancellation decision and the ART information for the exact deadline that applies to that decision. Some deadlines cannot be extended.
Not every decision is reviewable
Review rights depend on the decision, visa subclass, location, status and other statutory requirements. Review rights should be checked from the decision record and current law.
ART powers depend on the matter
The ART is a merits-review body. It does not simply “grant the visa” in every successful review. The available orders and what happens next depend on the decision and the Tribunal’s statutory powers.
Court review is different
Judicial review is not another merits appeal. Court proceedings concern legal or jurisdictional error and should be discussed with an Australian legal practitioner if court action is being considered.
Do not rely on a generic number of days
Use the review information in the decision record and current ART guidance to identify the exact deadline. If you are unsure, obtain advice promptly because some statutory deadlines are strict.
How We Assist
Registered migration agent support for eligible migration review matters
- Check the decision record, review rights and the applicable ART deadline
- Review the refusal or cancellation reasons and the issues relevant to merits review
- Assist with submissions and supporting evidence within the scope of registered migration agent services
- Explain migration options that may exist alongside or instead of review
- Guide you through the ART process where we are engaged to provide immigration assistance
- Recommend independent Australian legal advice where court proceedings or legal representation are required
General information only. Review rights and deadlines depend on the specific decision and current law.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Reviewed by Aftab Ali Khan – MARN 2619317.
Official sources: Administrative Review Tribunal and Department of Home Affairs.
For judicial review or other court proceedings, seek advice from an Australian legal practitioner.
Check the Deadline in Your Decision Record
If you received a refusal or cancellation, obtain the decision record and review information and check your options promptly.