A Class Immigration and Education Consultants
A Class Immigration and Education Consultants
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal, also known as AAT, was established in 1976 through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975. It serves a crucial role in the Australian government by independently reviewing administrative decisions made under Commonwealth laws. To put it simply, the AAT reviews decisions made by Australian Government ministers, departments, agencies, and in certain cases, decisions made by state governments and non-government bodies. It also handles decisions made under Norfolk Island laws. In 2015, the AAT absorbed the responsibilities of the Refugee Review Tribunal, Migration Tribunal, and the Social Security Appeals Tribunal.
At A Class Immigration, we have a team of expert migration agents with extensive experience in working with clients from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. We thoroughly assess each client’s case, taking into account their personal circumstances. Once the evaluation is complete and any issues are identified, we provide recommendations on actions to be taken. This could include applying for a visa, pursuing Australian citizenship, seeking intervention, or requesting a review of a decision from the AAT. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive checklist covering all the necessary legal requirements. You can visit our A Class Immigration office or fill out our inquiry form, and one of our team members will reach out to you.
Appealing to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal is not a universal option; it depends on specific criteria outlined in regulations, Acts, or other legislative instruments. Individuals or entities can appeal to the AAT if their case relates to:
Other individuals or entities may also request a review if their decisions pertain to:
It’s important to note that the AAT may not be the initial step in the review process. In some cases, the AAT can only review a decision after an internal review of the primary decision has occurred or after a specialist review body like the Veterans’ Review Board has conducted its own review. Additionally, the AAT can perform a second review of certain decisions within its Service & Child Support Division.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Australia possesses the authority to:
The AAT’s primary objective is to provide a review process that is accessible, fair, cost-effective, just, speedy, and informal. Moreover, the Tribunal aims to deliver a review process that is commensurate with the complexity and significance of the matter at hand, fostering public trust and confidence in its decision-making. The review process varies depending on the type of decision under review.
The AAT conducts reviews “on the merits,” which means it takes a fresh and impartial look at the facts, legal aspects, and policies associated with a decision and renders its own judgment. The Tribunal operates independently of the individual or entity that made the original decision. Reviews are carried out by one of the AAT’s eight Divisions, and the review process varies depending on the nature of the decision subject to review.
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