Establishment of New Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and Address Migration Backlogs- FEDERAL BUDGET 2024/2025
Ashwin Tyagi
in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News
In a significant move to streamline administrative processes and tackle migration backlogs, the Australian government has allocated $1 billion over five years from 2023–24 towards establishing and supporting the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) while addressing court backlogs associated with migration-related judicial reviews.
The funding for the commencement of the ART includes several key components:
- $854.3 million over four years for a flexible funding model: This allocation will enable the ART to implement a capped, demand-driven funding approach, ensuring the finalization of 100% of case lodgements annually. It will also facilitate improved regional accessibility and pilot initiatives like First Nations Liaison Officer programs to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- $75.1 million over five years to support agencies with the transition: This funding will aid in the transition from the AAT to the ART, ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation process.
- $2.4 million for the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA): This allocation will support the IAA in continuing merits reviews of unsuccessful protection visa applications eligible for fast-track review under the Migration Act 1958 until the commencement of the ART.
Additionally, the government will provide $115.6 million over four years (with additional funding from 2028–29 to 2035–36) to address migration backlogs in federal courts. This includes the establishment of dedicated migration hubs aimed at expediting the processing of migration and protection matters.
These measures represent a significant investment in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Australia’s migration review system, building upon previous budget initiatives focused on institutional reform and migration system integrity.
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