Identity Verification Requirements for Migration and Protection Review Applicants

Administrative and Judicial Review Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Administrative Review Tribunal must give parties a statement of reasons for social security and veterans' affairs decisions.
Applicants for migration or protection reviews must verify their identity; this may include providing documents or attending a meeting in person or virtually.
The Administrative Review Tribunal must dismiss a migration review application if the applicant fails to verify their identity.
Applicants for migration decisions in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) must verify their identity; failure to do so means they need court leave to continue or reinstate their case.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) can dismiss an application if the applicant fails to verify their identity.
Tribunal registrars can dismiss applications that have no reasonable prospects of success.
The Minister must seek and consider the President's advice on a member's performance and conduct before reappointing them.
The Governor-General can change whether a non-judicial member is salaried or sessional without ending their term.

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