MALOLES (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application for a Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa, Subclass 572 (Vocational Education and Training Sector visa). The applicant sought review of a decision concerning the provision of evidence of adequate health insurance arrangements.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the applicant had provided sufficient evidence of adequate health insurance for the period of their intended stay in Australia, as required by clause 572.225 of Schedule 2 to the relevant regulations.

The Tribunal reasoned that the applicant had provided a letter from Medibank confirming payment for Overseas Student Health Cover, with a membership period commencing on 20 October 2015 and expiring on 10 September 2020. Based on this evidence, the Tribunal was satisfied that the applicant had met the health insurance requirement. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration, directing that the applicant be found to meet clause 572.225.