The hearing is an opportunity for you to give evidence and present arguments to the tribunal relating to the issues arising in relation to the decision under review. The tribunal may also take evidence from other persons.
Hearings are conducted by the tribunal member allocated to your case. The tribunal’s procedures are relatively informal, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection is not represented and the member will guide the proceedings to suit the circumstances of the case. The member will ask questions and will provide you with an opportunity to make a statement or present arguments.
The tribunal may conduct a hearing in person, by video conference or by telephone conference. Hearings in person may be conducted at a tribunal office or in a suitable location outside of tribunal premises.