Apply online

You will need the following to complete an application for review online:

The decision you want the Tribunal to review
A valid email address
A Visa or MasterCard if you need to pay an application fee
If you do not have this information, please see our website for other ways you can apply for review

When completing an application:

You must complete the form in English
You are encouraged to complete the application with as much information as possible. Applications with missing information may take longer to process

What applications can be lodged using this form?

You can use this online form to apply for a review of most migration and protection decisions.

If you have a notification from the Department of Home Affairs that a decision has been made, it will set out review rights including who can apply for review and the time limit which applies.

Completing an application online

By lodging an application for review online you agree that the Tribunal may communicate with you by email.

If you do not wish the Tribunal to communicate with you by email or if you do not wish to or are unable to lodge an application online, you can lodge an application by email, in person, or by post. Application forms are available on the Tribunal’s website.

Fees

A fee is payable for reviews of some types of decisions. If a fee is payable, you can pay the fee by credit card (MasterCard or Visa only) when you apply online. More information about fees is available on our Fees page.

Time Limits

Please be aware that if lodging on the last day of a time limit, the application must be received by the Tribunal no later than midnight local time, if you are lodging from a location within Australia, or midnight Australian Capital Territory local time, if lodging from outside Australia. You may wish to consider whether the application will be lodged within time and plan accordingly.