Important update on Tribunal Visa Review

Under recent legislative changes, the government can now require the Administrative Review Tribunal to decide certain migration appeals purely on written submissions.

What agents must change now

1 Stop using generic templates
– Every GS refusal is fact-specific.
– One-size-fits-all submissions are now a liability.

2 Front-load the argument
– The decision-maker may never ask a question.
– Your submission must answer them before they arise.

3 Curate evidence, don’t just dump it
– More documents ≠ stronger case.
– Explain relevance. Tie each document directly to the refusal reasons.

4 Write for a decision-maker, not a student
– Clear structure. Neutral tone. Logical flow.
– You are making the case, not marketing

5 Treat submissions as a professional skill
– This is no longer “admin work”.
– It’s advocacy, strategy, and risk management.

6 Review and update submissions immediately
– Cases may be processed much faster.
– Outdated evidence can sink an otherwise strong application.

In the written submission, the evidence is the hearing.

If your process in relation to ART submissions hasn’t changed yet, you should consider revising it. 

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