AAT Appeals
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) conducts independent merits review of administrative decisions made under Commonwealth laws.
At our consultancy, we take great pride in our expertise as the foremost authorities in AAT (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) appeals. If your visa or nomination has been refused or cancelled, do not despair – an AAT appeal could be your pathway to overturning the decision. With our specialized guidance and unwavering commitment, we endeavor to shift the outcome in your favor.
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF SUCCESS?
For an appeal from a decision of the AAT to succeed the applicant must convince the Judge hearing the appeal that the AAT made an error of law and that the error contributed to the decision that is being appealed.
- Denial of procedural fairness to a party.
- Incorrect interpretation of a statute relevant to the proceeding.
However, even when an error of law is demonstrated, the Judge may dismiss the appeal if he or she considers that the AAT arrived at a decision that was clearly correct on the material before it.
The Judge hearing an appeal from a decision of immigration case officer:
- Does not consider any new evidence or information that was not presented in the original case (except in special circumstances).
- Does not call witnesses to give evidence.
- Does read all the relevant documents filed by the parties in the original case.
- Does listen to legal arguments from both parties to the appeal.