Singh (Migration)

The applicant, Mr. Singh, sought review of a decision by the Department of Home Affairs to refuse his Regional Employer Nomination (Permanent) visa (Subclass 187). The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) dismissed Mr. Singh's application for review due to his non-appearance at a scheduled hearing and his failure to apply for reinstatement within the prescribed 14-day period.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it was required to confirm the dismissal of Mr. Singh's application for review, given his failure to comply with the procedural requirements for seeking reinstatement after non-appearance at a hearing.

The Tribunal applied the provisions of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth) and the *Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975* (Cth), which govern the procedures for review applications. The Tribunal noted that where an applicant fails to appear at a hearing and does not apply for reinstatement within the stipulated timeframe, the Tribunal is mandated to confirm the decision to dismiss the application. This procedural requirement is designed to ensure the efficient administration of migration reviews.

Consequently, the Tribunal confirmed the decision to dismiss Mr. Singh's application for review.