Haapu v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (No 2)

In the Federal Court of Australia, Haapu sought judicial review of a decision by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, concerning the cancellation of his visa and his subsequent removal from Australia. The applicant argued that the Minister's decision was flawed as it failed to consider relevant information and was otherwise irrational. The central legal issue before the court was whether the Minister's decision to cancel the applicant's visa was lawful and whether the court should grant the relief sought by the applicant.

The court held that the Minister's decision was not flawed. The Minister was required to consider whether the applicant was a danger to the Australian community, and the Minister had done so in this case. The court found that the Minister's decision was based on substantial evidence and was not irrational. The court also found that the applicant's argument that the Minister failed to consider relevant information was without merit, as the Minister had considered all relevant information. As such, the court dismissed the applicant's application for review. The court also ordered that the applicant pay the respondent's costs.