C5.50 Decisions on claims

Immigration Act 1987 s 129I
Immigration (Refugee Processing) Regulations 1999 reg 10

1. The decision of a refugee status officer on a claim is final, unless the claimant appeals to the RSAA and the RSAA allows their appeal.
2. An officer must notify a claimant, in the prescribed manner, of:
   1. the officer's decision on the claim; and
   2. the reasons for that decision; and
   3. if the decision is to decline the claim, the claimant's right of appeal to the RSAA.
3. Notification must be made, to the last address or facsimile number supplied by the claimant, by:
   1. personal service; or
   2. registered post; or
   3. facsimile copy.
4. If in a family group more than one person has claimed refugee status, each family member must be notified separately of the decision on their claim and, if their claim is declined, their right of appeal.
5. Once the decision has been made and notified to the claimant, the officer may not re-open the claim for further consideration.

Effective 01/10/1999