Category: Migration
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Writ of Mandamus – What It Means in Federal Court Migration Matters
When applying to the Federal Court for judicial review of a migration decision, one common mistake applicants make is not ticking the right box on the application form. Some applicants only tick: ✔️ “An order that the decision of the Tribunal, Immigration Assessment Authority or Minister be quashed.” But they…
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Stepping Into the Federal Courtroom Migration Matters as an Interpreter: What You Need to Know
Interpreting in a Federal Court setting is unlike community assignments, medical consultations, or even business meetings. In court—whether online or in person—interpreters must adapt their language, tone, and conduct to meet the high expectations of judges, registrars, associates, and legal representatives. Having worked across numerous Federal Circuit and Family Court…
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Don’t Let Language Barriers Delay Your Federal Court Case
If English is not your first language and you are applying for a judicial review at the Federal Court following a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal, there is one critical step you should not overlook: 👉 Request an interpreter on your Federal Court application form. On page 5, you’ll…
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[2025 Version] Inside callover hearings — a professional interpreter’s guide to migration matters
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As a professional interpreter, migration matters are what I deal with for a couple of hours every day. One hearing I attend regularly is the callover hearing (migration matters). These are usually administered by an associate to a judicial registrar, because callovers normally don’t need a judge. Below I explain…
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2025 How Scammers Exploit Federal Court Migration Hearings (and How You Can Protect Yourself)
As an interpreter, I am often called upon to provide language support in the Federal Court of Australia. Time and again, I witness applicants stepping into courtrooms without a clear idea of what they are doing or what to expect from the process. Who Are the Applicants? Many applicants I…
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What to Expect at a Federal Court Directions Hearing in Migration Cases [Language Services Focussed]
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A Directions Hearing, Callover or Case Management Hearings at the Federal Court are typically a short, administrative session that involves several applicants in migration-related judicial review matters. What Happens at a Federal Court Directions Hearing? In a directions hearing for migration matters in Australia (typically before the Federal Circuit and…
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🕒 Timeline: Language Services During a Federal Court Appeal (of an ART Decision)
If you are not satisfied with the outcome from the ART (Administrative Review Tribunal), You may be able to challenge that decision by applying to the Federal Court for a judicial review, but this process is not a second chance to argue your case. Instead, it focuses on whether the…
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Taking Your Case Further: Appealing an ART Decision in the Federal Court
The Federal Court of Australia plays a limited but vital role in immigration cases. It focuses on judicial review, not whether a visa should or should not have been granted, but whether the decision-making process was legally sound. So, what happens if you’re successful—or not—at this level? What Happens First?…
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