- This is not current policy -
The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.
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R5.80 Referring residence decisions to the Minister
Immigration Act 1987 ss 14B(2), 17A(2)
No visa or immigration officer may refer an application for a residence visa or permit to the Minister of Immigration for a decision in the first instance unless the Minister gives a special direction to do so (see RA35).
Note: The effect of the Minister becoming personally involved in the decision in the first instance is to deprive the applicant of appeal rights.
Effective 26/07/1999