Migration law | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

The Court can review some decisions made under the Migration Act 1958. These include some decisions of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Immigration Assessment Authority. The Court can only review a decision in order to determine if a ‘jurisdictional error’ has been made.

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Attending court

Etiquette and tips

Information about the etiquette required in court as well as tips and other important information on how to prepare for coming to court.

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Electronic hearings

Information about attending an electronic court hearing via video link or telephone.

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Representing myself

Information about the things you need to consider if you are representing yourself in court.

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Safety at court

Information about what to do and how the Court can assist you if you have any safety concerns when attending court.

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Court support

Information about the range of support services that are available and what you need to do if you have special circumstances.

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Hearing types

Information about the types of hearings that are held in a migration review and what to expect.

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Helpful videos

What can the Court do in migration cases?

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) has created three videos for people who are involved in a migration law case and may want to have a visa-related decision reviewed.

This video explains the jurisdiction of the Court in migration cases and answers questions about what the Court can, and cannot, do.

4:25 MIN

How will my migration case be managed through the Court?

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) has created three videos for people who are involved in a migration law case and may want to have a visa-related decision reviewed.

This video explains how a migration case typically progresses through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

6:56 MIN

What do I need to know when I attend court for my migration case?

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) has created three videos for people who are involved in a migration law case and may want to have a visa-related decision reviewed.

This video explains how to prepare and what to expect during a typical court hearing.

6:56 MIN