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Overview

Our CASE Notes library brings together short, practical summaries of important Australian immigration decisions — from Department refusals and Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) outcomes to Federal Court judgments. Each note highlights the facts, issue, decision, and takeaways so you can quickly understand what changed and why it matters.

Disclaimer: CASE Notes are general information, not legal advice. Outcomes turn on specific facts and current law.

Browse by collection

Use the collections below or the filters to jump straight to topics that matter to you.
  • Partner visas — 300 / 309–100 / 820–801, Schedule 3, family violence, compelling reasons, PIC 4014
  • Family visa – 101
  • Employer‑sponsored — 482 / 186 / 494: genuineness, ANZSCO matching, SAF levy, salary / ITO, SID changes
  • Skilled migration — 189 / 190 / 491: skills assessment validity, ANZSCO changes, English thresholds
  • Students & visitors — 500 / 485 / 600: GTE/GCI, condition breaches, reconsiderations
  • Bridging visas — BVA–BVE: work rights, Schedule 3, unlawful periods
  • Character (s 501) — VACCU process, Direction 110 factors, family violence, risks & protection claims
  • Health & PICs — PIC 4005/4007 waivers, PIC 4020, PIC 4014 (passport validity)
  • Humanitarian & protection — 202 / 866: credibility, country info, sur place claims
  • Merits review (ART/AAT) — procedure, evidence, discretion, subset pathways
  • Judicial review — jurisdictional error, reasons, materiality, relief options
  • Ministerial intervention — s 351 / 417 / 48B: thresholds, compassionate factors

Latest case notes

Case Note – 482 Nomination [2022] AATA 1101
Case Note – 482 Nomination [2022] AATA 1018
Case Note – 482 Nomination for Accountant [2022] AATA 813
Case Note – 482 Nomination for Accountant [2024] AATA 402
Case Note – 186 Nomination for Accountant [2021] AATA 330
Case Note – 482 Nomination for Accountant [2024] AATA 225
Case Note – 143 Visa Health [2019] AATA 6846

How we write our case notes

Each note follows a consistent structure:

  1. Facts — who, what, when (timeline)
  2. Issue — the legal question(s)
  3. Decision — outcome and key reasoning
  4. Why it matters — practical implications for applicants and sponsors

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our immigration services and processes. For further support, contact Jade Immigration Lawyers.

What counts as a “case note”?

A short, structured summary of a publicly available decision highlighting facts, issue, decision, and takeaways.

Do you cover unpublished Tribunal outcomes?

No. We only summarise decisions that are publicly accessible or properly anonymised with consent.

Can I rely on a case note for my application?

Treat it as a guide only. Always seek tailored advice — law and policy change frequently.

How often is this page updated?

We aim to add new notes weekly, prioritising topics we’re actively briefing on (e.g., Schedule 3, s 501, health waivers).

Where can I find the full decision?

Each note links to the primary source (e.g., AustLII, JADE, Federal Court) where available.