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AAT (ART) Appeal & Review Hub

Your one‑stop portal for everything related to Administrative Appeals Tribunal (now Administrative Review Tribunal, ART) merits‑review of Australian migration and citizenship decisions.

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Why this hub?

Official sites tell you what forms to lodge. We add the how, why and what‑actually‑works—drawn from real cases we run every week.

What the Tribunal Actually Does

The Tribunal conducts an independent merits review of Department decisions. It looks at the facts afresh and can substitute a new decision. From July 2024 the body is re‑branding to ART, but processes and lodgement deadlines remain the same.

Key facts (2024-25)

For visa appeals, you must lodge within 21 days, pay a A$ 3,396 application fee in 2025, and can expect a median wait of roughly 288 days. In 2024, 44 % of migration‑visa refusal cases were set aside or remitted in applicants’ favour.

For citizenship appeals, the window is slightly longer at 28 days, the 2025 fee is A$ 1,895, and the 50‑percentile processing time sits at about 184 days. The 2024 success rate for citizenship matters was 28 %.

Source: Tribunal quarterly statistics

Quick Link Library

  • Appeal Deadline & Calculator — /aat/appeal-procedure/appeal-deadline
  • Appeal Cost & Fee Waiver — /aat/appeal-procedure/appeal-cost
  • Processing Time Tracker — /aat/appeal-procedure/processing-times
  • PIC 4007 Health Waiver — /aat/pic-4007-health-waiver
  • Character (s 501) Refusals — /aat/character-refusal-appeal
  • Sample Submissions & Forms — /aat/appeal-procedure/lodgement-steps

Featured Case Studies

Result

Key Issue

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✅ 186 Visa approved after nomination mismatch

Position description vs ANZSCO

/aat/case-study/186-visa-refusal-success

✅ PIC 4020 bar lifted

Alleged bogus work reference

/aat/case-study/pic-4020-student-success

✅ HIV health‑waiver granted

Future‑cost < A$30 000

/aat/case-study/4007-hiv-health-waiver

See all → /aat/case-study/

Step by Step Snapshot

  1. Check deadline – usually 21 days from decision.
  2. Prepare Form M1 + upload decision letter.
  3. Pay standard fee (50 % concession available).
  4. File evidence bundle within 14 days.
  5. Tribunal hearing (in‑person / video).
  6. Decision or remit.
    Need more detail? See our full /aat/appeal-procedure/ guide.

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Practice Areas

Partner Visas
Family and Parent Visas
Work Related Visas
Waivers and Exemptions
Visa Refusal and Cancellation
Citizenship

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our AAT (ART) Appeal Hub services and processes. If you need further assistance, please contact us. 

Can I stay in Australia during the appeal?

Yes—most onshore applicants hold a Bridging A or C visa. Check our bridging‑visa guides for work rights.

Is the ART really independent?

Yes. Members are not DHA staff and can overturn refusals. 44 % of migration visa refusal cases were set aside in 2024.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

You’ll need to explore judicial review or offshore re‑application—see /aat/judicial-review-after-aat.