Overview
A regulation titled Migration Amendment (Administrative Review of Student Visa Refusal Decisions) Regulations 2026 was registered on 29 May 2026. The regulation amends the Migration Regulations 1994 and relates to how student visa refusal decisions are reviewed through the administrative review system. It is made under the Migration Act 1958 and is administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Period in force
The regulation was in force from 29 May 2026 to 7 September 2026. It was repealed on 7 September 2026.
What the regulation covers
The regulation makes changes to the administrative review process for student visa refusal decisions. The source document does not detail the specific changes beyond the title and schedule headings.
Where to find more information
- The full regulation text and explanatory statement are available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00640.
- Current student visa refusal review procedures are published on the Department of Home Affairs website at homeaffairs.gov.au. Because this regulation was repealed on 7 September 2026, other rules may now apply.
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