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Ministerial Intervention allows the Minister for Immigration to step in and review your matter if they believe it is in the public interest to do so. Unlike Immigration and the ART, the Minister of Immigration is not bound by visa rules and regulations. The decision on whether to intervene or not, based on what is considered in the public interest, is solely at the discretion of the Minister. There is no immigration obligation for the Minister to intervene or even consider intervening. It is imperative to request ‘Ministerial Intervention’ before your associated bridging visa expires.
Your removal from Australia would have a significant impact on you, your family and/or your community.
You can apply for a ‘Bridging Visa E’ after submitting your request for Ministerial Intervention. However, once your request is lodged, you cannot leave Australia until a decision is made on whether to grant your request.
Our experienced immigration specialists can make all the difference, talk to us about your matter with ease and let us assist you in navigating to a successful outcome.
The Minister for Immigration has the power to personally intervene in visa matters where there are compelling compassionate circumstances or if it is deemed to be in the public interest. Ministerial Intervention is rare and only available in exceptional cases, such as where serious harm to Australians could occur, an applicant faces genuine barriers to returning home, or where an applicant has made outstanding contributions to the Australian community.
Strict guidelines apply, and the Minister is not obligated to intervene. If the Minister decides not to intervene, you must depart Australia before your visa expires to avoid further complications.
Our experienced team can assist you with making a ‘Ministerial Intervention’ application and providing valuable guidance throughout the process.
We can assess your situation, prepare a strong request, and guide you through every step of the process to give you the best possible chance of success.
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