The latest AAT Bulletin contains references to several migration review decisions
The latest AAT Bulletin contains references to the following migration review decisions:
Downing and Minister for Home Affairs (Migration) [2018] AATA 4592 (12 December 2018); S Burford, MemberMigration – decision not to revoke mandatory cancellation of visa – two-day rule – character test – substantial criminal record – methylamphetamine – Ministerial Direction no. 65 – primary and other considerations – protection of the Australian community – best interests of minor children – expectations of the Australian community – nature and seriousness of criminal offending – risk of engaging in future criminal conduct – strength, nature and duration of ties to Australia – impact on Australian business interests – extent of impediments if returned to United Kingdom – decision under review affirmed
HWYY and Minister for Home Affairs (Migration) [2018] AATA 4602 (13 December 2018); Dr M Evans, Senior Member
Migration – decision not to revoke mandatory cancellation of visa – character test – substantial criminal record – Ministerial Direction no. 65 – primary and other considerations – international non- refoulement obligations – protection of the Australian community – best interests of minor children – expectations of the Australian community – nature and seriousness of criminal offending – risk of engaging in future criminal conduct – strength, nature and duration of ties to Australia – Applicant in Australia since three months old and has not returned to New Zealand – extent of impediments if returned to New Zealand – decision under review affirmed
KLKN and Minister for Home Affairs (Migration) [2018] AATA 4603 (14 December 2018); Dr M Evans, Senior Member
MIGRATION – decision of delegate of Minister not to revoke mandatory cancellation of visa – character test – substantial criminal record – Ministerial Direction no. 65 – primary and other considerations – international non-refoulement obligations – protection of the Australian community – best interests of minor children – expectations of the Australian community – nature and seriousness of criminal offending – risk of engaging in future criminal conduct – strength, nature and duration of ties to Australia – extent of impediments if returned to South Sudan – convictions as a juvenile – whether Applicant stateless – two-day rule – decision under review affirmed
RKHW and Minister for Home Affairs (Migration) [2018] AATA 4577 (11 December 2018); The Hon. M Groom, Senior Member
MIGRATION – mandatory cancellation of visa – applicant has substantial criminal record and does not pass character test – whether discretion to revoke mandatory cancellation should be exercised – persistent breaches of family violence intervention orders – drug related offences – best interest of minor children – strong ties to Australia – decision set aside and substituted
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Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio is a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1461003). He is the owner of Target Migration in Sydney. He can be reached at sergio@targetmigration.com.au