Syffert (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for review of a decision by the Migration Review Tribunal. The applicant, Syffert, sought to challenge a decision relating to a Visitor (Class FA) visa, Subclass 600.

The central legal issue before the Tribunal was whether it had jurisdiction to hear the application for review. This question turned on whether the prescribed fee for the application had been paid, or if a determination had been made or requested for a reduction of that fee.

The Tribunal found that the prescribed fee had not been paid, and no determination had been made or requested regarding a fee reduction. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that the application for review was not a valid application, and therefore, the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to proceed with the matter. The Tribunal made no orders as it determined it had no jurisdiction.