Nusonthara (Migration)

The applicant, Nusonthara, sought review of a decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The dispute concerned the validity of Nusonthara's application for a Bridging C (Class WC) visa, specifically whether the application for review was lodged within the prescribed period and whether the prescribed fee had been paid.

The primary legal issue before the AAT was whether it possessed jurisdiction to hear Nusonthara's application for review. This depended on whether the application was validly made, which in turn required compliance with the prescribed time limits for lodgement and payment of the associated fee.

The Member determined that the applicant requested a reduction of the prescribed application fee after the prescribed period for lodgement had expired. Consequently, the application for review was not considered a valid application, and the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to proceed. The AAT therefore concluded it had no jurisdiction in the matter.