Gustafsson Skarphagen (Migration)

The review applicant, Gustafsson Skarphagen, sought review of a decision concerning a Working Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ) visa, Subclass 417. The applicant did not appear at the hearing before the Tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the application should be dismissed due to the applicant's non-appearance, and if so, whether the decision to dismiss could be confirmed given the absence of a subsequent application for reinstatement.

The Tribunal's reasoning was based on the applicant's failure to apply for reinstatement of the application within the prescribed 14-day period following the dismissal. Consequently, the Tribunal was mandated to confirm the decision to dismiss the application. This failure to seek reinstatement meant that the decision under review was taken to be affirmed.

The Tribunal confirmed the decision to dismiss the application.