Ministerial intervention
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.
Main requirements
- 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.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Honest assessment
Check whether any criterion in the Instructions is met. Many cases will not qualify.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent assesses honestly whether a request can succeed. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Prepare the request
A focused written request with evidence.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent prepares the request. - While waiting
Manage your bridging visa status.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent manages Bridging E status.
Government fees
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Request | Nil |
These are fees, not visa application charges. The amounts are shown in the table. Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
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Common refusal reasons
- Criteria in the Instructions not met.
- Repeat or unmeritorious requests.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Request
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.