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If your visa application has been refused, you may have the right to appeal to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Reliance Law Group provides expert representation for visa refusals and appeals against Department of Home Affairs decisions.
A refusal is not the end of the road. Many decisions are successfully overturned on appeal — and with the right legal support, you can present the strongest possible case. The sooner you seek advice, the more options you have.
The team at Reliance Law Group has helped hundreds of clients navigate visa refusals and ART appeals. Get a free consultation today.
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is an independent body that reviews government decisions. It replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in October 2024, with a dedicated migration division handling visa refusals, protection and refugee matters.
After reviewing your case, the ART can make one of four decisions:
The original decision stands unchanged. The ART agrees with the Department.
The original decision is changed in part — conditions or visa details are altered.
The original decision was wrong. A new favourable decision is substituted.
The matter is sent back to the Department to make a fresh decision.
Appeal within 28 days of notification of refusal.
Employer nomination refusals can be appealed to the ART.
Sponsorship refusals or cancellations can be reviewed.
Decisions on secondary or tertiary applicants can be appealed.
If the ART affirms the decision, further appeal to the courts may be possible.
An alternative to an ART hearing — the Minister can intervene in the public interest.
