Student visa refusal review rules amended by short-term federal regulation

What this regulation covers

The Migration Amendment (Administrative Review of Student Visa Refusal Decisions) Regulations 2026 is a federal regulation registered on 29 May 2026. It amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to change how student visa refusal decisions are reviewed administratively. The regulation was made under the Migration Act 1958 and is administered by the Department of Home Affairs.

Duration

The regulation was in force from 29 May 2026 to 7 September 2026. It has since been repealed.

What the regulation changed

The source document does not specify the exact nature of the amendments beyond the title and table of contents. The full regulation text and explanatory statement are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00640.

Current position

Because this regulation has been repealed, the Department of Home Affairs website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au is the source for current rules on student visa refusal review processes.

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