2116138 (Refugee)

The applicant sought review of a decision concerning a protection visa. The dispute arose because the application for review was lodged with the Tribunal after the statutory time limit had expired. The matter was heard by Steven Griffiths, a Member of the Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it possessed jurisdiction to consider the applicant's application for review, given that it was lodged out of time.

The Tribunal determined that the application for review was not made in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements because it was received by the Tribunal on 8 November 2021, which was beyond the prescribed time limit. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

The Tribunal made no orders as it determined it did not have jurisdiction in this matter.