Eng (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa. The applicant sought review of a decision concerning the requirement for health insurance in Australia.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had satisfied the criterion relating to health insurance in Australia, specifically cl.500.215 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.

The Tribunal was satisfied that the applicant met the health insurance criterion based on new evidence provided. This evidence confirmed the applicant's intention to enrol in a Diploma of Leadership within the period of current health coverage. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration with a direction that the applicant meets the specified criteria.