Direction 99

Section 499 of the Migration Act 1958 gives the Minister the power to give written directions to a person or body having functions under the Act. This includes public servants holding delegations to excercise the Minister's powers under the Act as well as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal reviewing the exercise of those powers. The person or body must comply with the directions unless they are inconsistent with the Act or the Regulations.

With effect from 3 March 2023 the Minister has made Direction 99 relating to decisions about visa refusals and cancellations under section 501 and revocations of mandatory cancellations under section 501CA.

An unofficial bookmarked copy of Direction 99 can be downloaded here.