Immigration and Protection Tribunal
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal is an independent body established under the Immigration Act 2009 (the Act) to hear appeals and applications regarding:
- residence class visas
- deportation (including appeals on the facts and humanitarian grounds)
- claims to be recognised as a refugee or as a protected person.
The Tribunal is administered by the Ministry of Justice. It is chaired by a District Court Judge, appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Attorney-General, and 16 members appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice.
***UPDATE: RESIDENCE AND DEPORTATION HUMANITARIAN APPEALS***
- RESIDENCE APPEALS
PLEASE NOTE: The Tribunal is currently considering residence appeals lodged with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal in May 2011. The Tribunal considers appeals in the order that they are received.
Next update to be posted by 1 June 2012.
- DEPORTATION HUMANITARIAN APPEALS
PLEASE NOTE: The Tribunal is currently considering deportation humanitarian appeals lodged with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal in July-August 2011. The Tribunal considers appeals in the order that they are received.
Next updated to be posted by 1 June 2012.
