DAWOOD (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for review of a decision by the Migration Review Tribunal in relation to a Prospective Marriage (Temporary) (Class TO) visa, subclass 300. The applicant, DAWOOD, sought review of a decision concerning their visa application.

The central legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it had jurisdiction to hear the application for review. This question turned on whether the prescribed fee for the application had been paid, or whether a determination had been made or requested for a reduction of that fee.

The Tribunal found that the prescribed fee had not been paid, and no determination had been made or requested regarding a fee reduction. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that the application for review was not a valid application, and therefore, the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to consider the merits of the case. The Tribunal made no orders as it determined it had no jurisdiction.