You have received a Tribunal decision
You want to know whether a legal challenge may be available. Bring the decision, reasons and relevant correspondence for an assessment.
MIGRATION JUDICIAL REVIEW
Judicial review.
A considered next step.
Assess the legal grounds before committing to court.
If you are considering court action after a migration decision, start with an assessment of whether a legal challenge is available. Savu ESQ can discuss the decision, the potential grounds and the work involved.
Mention the decision date and any deadline when you enquire.
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UNDERSTAND THE COURT’S ROLE
A question of law.
A different kind of review.
Migration judicial review examines whether a decision is affected by a legal error within the Court’s review powers. It does not simply reconsider whether you deserve a visa.
Read the Court’s migration overview ↗You are considering court proceedings
You need to understand the possible grounds, procedure, costs and risks before deciding whether to proceed.
You have already filed an application
You are seeking advice on an existing matter. Share the filed documents, court orders and upcoming dates so we can assess whether we can assist.
A JUDICIAL REVIEW CLIENT’S EXPERIENCE
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“His commitment to justice and guidance made a significant difference in our case and his thorough approach have given us confidence throughout this process.”
Isimeli Fiu
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I highly appreciate Mr. Tui Savu for taking our case and providing his expertise, committed, and professionalism in our Judicial review in court. His commitment to justice and guidance made a significant difference in our case and his thorough approach have given us confidence throughout this process. And I am truly appreciating Mr. Tui Savu's efforts, and I recommend him to anyone who needed support with visa application.
View reviewer profile ↗ASSESSMENT, PREPARATION & REPRESENTATION
Know the basis
for your next decision.
The first question is whether a court pathway is available and has a proper legal basis. The scope of further work follows that assessment.
REVIEW THE DECISION
Identify the legal questions
Consider the reasons and relevant material to assess whether there may be grounds for judicial review.
WEIGH THE NEXT STEP
Understand the commitment
Discuss the applicable deadline, procedure, likely work, costs and risks before deciding whether to commence or continue proceedings.
AGREE THE WORK
Preparation and representation
Where appropriate, agree assistance with the application, supporting documents, submissions and court representation.
THE SAVU ESQ APPROACH
Continuity.
With independent judgment.
The next stage needs its own assessment, even when your lawyer already knows the matter.
Tui Savu assists with migration judicial-review preparation and representation. Where the firm has acted at an earlier stage, that work provides an existing understanding of the history. New clients can also enquire.
The advice will address whether further action is appropriate. Any court work is separately agreed, with external expertise involved where needed.
More about the practiceKNOW WHAT YOU ARE COMMITTING TO
Clarity first.
Then a decision.
A paid initial consultation gives you a place to understand your position before deciding whether to proceed with further work.
Organise your consultationTell us what is happening
Give the decision date, when you received it and any court dates or deadlines. We will confirm whether we can assist and the consultation arrangements and fee.
Understand your position
Discuss your circumstances, the options that need consideration and the information needed to assess them.
Decide on the next step
If you wish to proceed, agree the work, fees and terms before further assistance begins.
TIMING & PREPARATION
Bring the reasons.
Flag the dates.
Seek advice promptly. An enquiry does not file a court application or stop a time limit. Tell us immediately if a deadline is approaching or may have passed.
Court application and time-limit information ↗- The decision and complete reasons
- The decision date and notification details
- Earlier applications, submissions and relevant evidence
- Any Tribunal or court correspondence
- Filed documents, orders and upcoming court dates
- Your current location and visa situation
YOUR QUESTIONS
Before you
consider court.
How is judicial review different from tribunal review?
Judicial review concerns legal error within the Court’s review powers. It is not a fresh assessment of the merits of your visa application. Disagreeing with the result alone does not establish a ground for judicial review.
Can the Court grant me a visa?
The Court does not decide whether to grant your visa. If a challenge succeeds, the decision may be set aside and returned for reconsideration. A successful legal challenge does not guarantee a visa outcome.
What time limit applies?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s migration guidance states a 35-day filing period from the date of the migration decision, which may differ from the notification date. Seek advice on the deadline for your matter. An extension requires the Court’s consideration and should not be assumed.
What costs should I consider?
Discuss legal fees, court fees and the risk of an order to pay another party’s costs before proceeding. The initial consultation is paid; further work and fees are agreed separately.
Can I enquire if Savu ESQ did not handle the earlier stages?
Yes. Provide an outline of the history and any deadlines. We can discuss the material needed to assess whether we can assist.
What if I need a Tribunal review instead?
Start with the decision and its review information. The available forum and procedure need to be identified before the next step is agreed.
Explore refusals and tribunal reviews ↗YOUR DECISION. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Start with
the legal grounds.
Tell us about the decision and any approaching deadline.
We can discuss arranging a paid initial consultation.
Clear advice.
A considered way forward.
Immigration advice and representation, with governance and organisational enquiries welcomed across Australia.