ZRTY and Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs (Migration)

The applicant, ZRTY, sought judicial review of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs' decision to refuse to revoke the mandatory cancellation of their Class WC Subclass 030 Bridging C Visa. The cancellation was based on the applicant failing to pass the character test due to a criminal record. The central dispute concerned whether there was "another reason" to revoke the mandatory cancellation, as contemplated by the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth). The matter was heard by Deputy President B W Rayment Oam Qc P.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was to determine whether the applicant had established "another reason" to revoke the mandatory visa cancellation. This required the Tribunal to consider the specific circumstances of the applicant's case, including the potential risks they would face if returned to their home country, against the legislative framework governing mandatory visa cancellations and the grounds for revocation.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had indeed demonstrated "another reason" for revocation, specifically that returning the applicant to their home country would expose them to great risk. This finding was based on the evidence presented regarding the dangers the applicant would face in their country of origin. Consequently, the Tribunal remitted the matter to the respondent (the Minister) for further consideration of whether to revoke the mandatory cancellation of the applicant's visa.