Visa file / Review, intervention and cancellation
Ministerial intervention s 351
A request to the Minister after a Tribunal decision, under the current Ministerial Instructions.
In force
Who it is for
People who have received a Tribunal decision and want the Minister to substitute a more favourable decision in the public interest.
Published eligibility
- A Tribunal decision is needed first.
- The Minister's powers are personal, non-compellable and have no timeframe.
- Ministerial Instructions issued in September 2025 replaced the 2016 guidelines. Requests are referred to the Minister only if they meet the criteria in those Instructions.
- Requests must be in writing with evidence and translations.
Where you apply from
In Australia.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
Honest assessment
Check whether any criterion in the Instructions is met. Many cases will not qualify.
Where a registered migration agent can helpAssesses honestly whether a request can succeed.
- 02
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 03
Prepare the request
A focused written request with evidence.
Where a registered migration agent can helpPrepares the request.
- 04
While waiting
Manage your bridging visa status.
Where a registered migration agent can helpManages Bridging E status.
Charges and processing times.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Request | Nil |
These are fees, not visa application charges. The amounts are shown in the table. Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
Processing times: not published by Home Affairs for this visa. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Criteria in the Instructions not met.
- Repeat or unmeritorious requests.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Request
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
Refusals, cancellations and character matters have short, fixed time limits. Read the decision letter the day it arrives and contact a registered migration agent straight away.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.