If you've recently received notice that your visa application has been refused by the Department of Home Affairs, you're not alone. Visa refusals can occur for various reasons, ranging from character issues to concerns about the genuineness of relationships or work sponsorships.

The Australian government has the authority to cancel visas under specific circumstances as outlined in the Migration Act 1958. Two significant sections under which visa cancellations occur are Section 501 and Section 116.

Section 57 of the Migration Act 1958 mandates that the Department of Home Affairs provide you with an opportunity to comment and present information if your visa application is being considered for refusal.

Judicial review of migration decisions in Australia is a legal process that enables individuals and businesses to challenge decisions made by authorised decision-makers, such as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) or lower courts.

Ministerial Intervention in Australia allows the Immigration Minister to intervene in specific cases under the Migration Act 1958. This intervention can result in a more favourable decision, such as granting a visa, and is entirely at the Minister's discretion.