Tan (Migration)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered an application for review concerning a Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa, subclass 500. The applicant did not appear at the scheduled hearing, leading to the dismissal of their application for review. Subsequently, the applicant sought reinstatement of their application.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether there was a sufficient reason for the applicant's non-appearance at the hearing, which would warrant the reinstatement of their application. The Tribunal also had to determine if the applicant's failure to notify the Tribunal of a change in their contact details, specifically a new mobile phone number obtained the day before the hearing, constituted an insufficient reason for their absence.

The Tribunal found that the applicant's explanation for their non-appearance was insufficient. The applicant had obtained a new mobile phone and number on the day preceding the hearing but only notified the Tribunal immediately before the scheduled time. This lack of timely communication and the failure to ensure the Tribunal had current contact details were deemed inadequate grounds for excusing the absence. Consequently, the Tribunal confirmed the original decision to dismiss the application.