1821359 (Refugee)

The applicant sought a protection visa, claiming he fled Indonesia due to threats from his girlfriend's jealous ex-partner and his associates. The applicant alleged that the ex-partner threatened to kill him, engaged in violence, and disturbed his family, leading him to attempt suicide. He also claimed that Indonesian authorities were unable to protect him due to corruption. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was required to determine whether the applicant faced a real chance of serious harm or a real risk of significant harm if returned to Indonesia.

The Tribunal considered the applicant's claims in light of the statutory requirements for a protection visa. It was noted that the mere assertion of fear does not establish its genuineness or that it is well-founded. The onus rests on the applicant to provide sufficient particulars and evidence to satisfy the Tribunal of all statutory elements, and the Tribunal is not obliged to construct the applicant's case. The applicant had been invited to a hearing due to insufficient information but declined.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had provided very brief and vague details regarding his claims, including the nature of his relationship, the specifics of the threats and blackmail, the reasons for police inaction, and the impact of the ex-partner on his family. No corroborative material was provided to support his assertions. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that the applicant had not satisfied the criteria for a protection visa. The decision of the delegate not to grant the visa was affirmed.