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ART now decides most student visa refusal reviews without a hearing
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From 1 June 2026, changes to the Migration Act 1958 require the Tribunal to decide most reviews of student visa refusals without an oral hearing.
Key points
- Applies to new review applications lodged from 1 June 2026.
- Also applies to existing reviews not yet assigned to a Tribunal member.
- Hearings already listed will go ahead as planned.
- The Tribunal will write to affected applicants about next steps.
Key dates
- 1 June 2026No-hearing rule starts for student visa reviews
What it could mean for applicants
Students who plan to move to skilled visas later and face a student visa refusal should prepare strong written submissions, as there will usually be no hearing.
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