InBrief

The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) Judicial Review Referral Service for "fast track applicants" under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) has commenced. The service is called Justice for Refugees or "J4R@RACS". Legal Aid NSW has generously funded RACS’ involvement with the project for 12 months and its supporters include the Immigration Advice and Right Centre (IARC).

J4R@RACS aims to provide assistance to fast track applicants in New South Wales who have received a negative decision in the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA) or have been excluded from review in the IAA by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection at the time it refuses applications for a protection visas. If capacity allows, we may extend the service to those in certain Immigration Detention Centres in limited circumstances.

The service will be relying on support from a network of members of the New South Wales Bar who are administrative or immigration law specialists, or those looking to develop a practice in these areas, to provide advice on the prospects of success of an application for judicial review, and if positive, to provide representation in the Federal Circuit Court.

To learn more about J4R@RACS and how to register to provide pro bono assistance, click here.