Ministerial Intervention Negative Personal Procedural Decision Outcome Letters

The Ministerial Intervention Negative Personal Procedural Decision Outcome Letters have recently been issued by the Department to individuals affected by a negative Personal Procedural Decision (PPD) under section 351. This applies to Ministerial Intervention (MI) requests lodged before 12 April 2023 that had not yet received either a personal procedural decision or a substantive public interest decision from a Minister.

What the Letters Mean

The letters notify applicants that their previous request impacted by the negative personal procedural decision is now considered finalised. However, the key point in these Ministerial Intervention Negative Personal Procedural Decision Outcome Letters is that individuals are allowed to lodge a new request.

Importantly, any new request will not be treated as a “relevant earlier request,” meaning applicants are not barred from applying again due to the previous decision.

Requirements for Lodging a New Ministerial Intervention Request

Although the letter permits applicants to submit a new request, this should only be done if the person satisfies one or more of the eligibility criteria set out under section 13 of the updated Ministerial Intervention Guidelines.

These criteria may include:

• Exceptional circumstances

• Strong compassionate or humanitarian considerations

• Risk of harm if removed from Australia

• Clear community support or contribution

• Other compelling factors as outlined in the guidelines

The letter itself does not state that the applicant meets these criteria. It simply indicates that the option to apply again exists, if the applicant can demonstrate eligibility under the new framework.

Documentation and Evidence Considerations

Applicants considering a new request should review:

1. Updated Ministerial Intervention Guidelines

2. Any new supporting evidence not previously included

3. Humanitarian or compassionate claims which may not have been properly examined before

4. Community impact statements demonstrating their value and contribution in Australia

Legal support or migration advice is strongly recommended to assess eligibility before submitting a new request.

Ministerial Intervention Negative Personal Procedural Decision Outcome Letters: Book a Consultation

If you have received a Ministerial Intervention Negative Personal Procedural Decision Outcome Letter, it is crucial to understand whether you now meet the criteria to lodge a new request under the current guidelines. Submitting a new request without proper grounds may result in refusal.

Book a consultation with a registered migration professional to assess whether you meet the current eligibility criteria and what evidence may strengthen your case. They can also help determine whether Ministerial Intervention is the appropriate next step for your situation.

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