SZGGT v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs [2006] FCA 435

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

SZGGT v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs

[2006] FCA 435

MIGRATION LAW – application of s 424A(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) – where applicant made references in application for review by Refugee Review Tribunal to material provided to department in visa application – meaning of 'information' under s 424A(1) and s 424A(3)(b) - incorporation by reference in application for review and whether considered 'information' applicant gave for purposes of application - held objective test to be applied – where tribunal made positive finding of elaboration – treatment of omissions in evidence by Review Tribunal – whether considered information relevant to s 424A(1)(b) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) – appeal allowed

WORDS AND PHRASES – 'information … that the applicant gave for the purposes of the application', information that the Tribunal considers would be the reason, or part of the reason, for affirming the decision that is under review', 'application', 'omission' Migration Act 1958 (Cth), s 424A(1), s424A(2), s424A(3)(b)

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