Question 1

What is Form M1 used for?

Accepted Answer

Form M1 is the Administrative Review Tribunal's application for review of a migration decision, for people who are not in immigration detention and for organisations. It starts a merits review of a Home Affairs refusal or cancellation.

Question 2

What is the difference between Form M1 and Form M2?

Accepted Answer

Form M1 is for applicants who are not in immigration detention (and for organisations). Form M2 is for applicants who are in immigration detention, and detention reviews run on much shorter timeframes.

Question 3

How long do I have to lodge Form M1?

Accepted Answer

There are strict statutory deadlines that vary by the type of decision, and for migration decisions the Tribunal generally cannot extend them. Your decision letter states your timeframe — read it and act immediately.

Question 4

How much does an ART migration review cost?

Accepted Answer

From 1 July 2026 the migration review application fee is $3,727. It may be reduced by 50% on financial-hardship grounds, and a partial refund applies if your review succeeds. Confirm the current figure on art.gov.au.

Question 5

Can my Form 956 lawyer represent me at the ART?

Accepted Answer

Your Home Affairs Form 956 does not carry across to the Tribunal. Representation at the ART is appointed on the Tribunal's own form, Form MR5. A lawyer acts as an Australian lawyer who holds a practising certificate, distinct from a registered migration agent.

Form M1: Application for review — migration (Administrative Review Tribunal)

What is Form M1 used for?