Migration, Protection, and Character Practice Direction 2024 | ART Practice Direction

Under section 36 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, the president can issue practice directions on various matters. One of them is the Migration, Protection, and Character Practice Direction 2024, effective 14 October 2024. It outlines the review procedures under the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) Act 2024 and offers detailed guidance to practitioners on migration, protection, and expedited character decisions.

What is Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) Practice Directions? 

A practice direction is a set of guidelines issued by a court or tribunal to regulate its procedures and manage how cases are handled. Practice directions help ensure consistency, efficiency, and fairness in legal proceedings. 

 

What is the purpose of Migration, Protection, and Character Practice Direction 2024? 

The purpose of the Migration, Protection, and Character Practice Direction 2024 is to provide detailed instructions on processes and procedures in relation to applications for the review of decisions and conduct of the proceedings of migration, protection and character decisions. This Practice Directions should be read together with the Administrative Review Tribunal (Common Procedures) Practice Direction 2024

 

What is the Main focus of the Practice Direction? 

  • Application Requirements: Details the submission process, fees, and timelines for reviewing migration and protection decisions. 

  • Family Applications: Covers procedures for cases with multiple family members to ensure consistent and fair outcomes. 

  • Character Review Protocols: Establishes strict deadlines for lodging applications and providing evidence in character-related cases

  • Minister’s Role: Explaining situations where the Minister would be involved in the proceedings. 
     

This Practice Direction aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in ART’s case management and is an essential reference for professionals in the immigration, legal, and compliance sectors. 

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

If you wish to appeal your visa refusal or cancellation decision to the ART, contact us at Agape Henry Crux. Our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer(s) and our team of immigration lawyers specialise in handling highly complex matters. You may schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.  

We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.  

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