2107661 (Refugee)

The applicant sought review of a decision concerning a protection visa. The applicant was detained at a correctional centre, which imposed restrictions on the use of telecommunication devices. The primary issue before the Tribunal was whether the application for review had been made within the prescribed time limits.

The Tribunal was required to determine if the applicant's review application, received on 13 June 2021, was lodged in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions. This involved considering whether the circumstances of the applicant's detention and the associated restrictions on telecommunication devices constituted a valid reason for the late lodgement of the application.

The Tribunal found that the application for review was not received until 13 June 2021, which was outside the statutory timeframe. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that the application had not been made in accordance with the relevant legislation. As a result, the Tribunal determined that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. The Tribunal made no orders as it had no jurisdiction.