Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration, Protection, and Character Practice Direction 2024, effective from 14 October 2024, outlines procedures for applying for and conducting reviews under the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) Act 2024. This Practice Direction focuses on migration, protection, and expedited character decisions, providing detailed guidance to practitioners.

Key aspects include:

• Application Requirements: Specifies the submission process, fee structure, and timelines for migration and protection decision reviews.
• Character Review Protocols: Sets stringent timeframes for lodging and providing evidence in character-related cases.
• Minister’s Role: Details conditions under which the Minister may or may not be involved in proceedings.
• Family Applications: Addresses procedures for cases involving multiple family members to ensure consistent and fair review outcomes.

This Practice Direction is designed to promote efficiency and transparency in ART’s case management, making it an essential reference for those in immigration, legal, and compliance sectors.

Source: Migration-Protection-and-Character-Practice-Direction-2024_0.pdf