Refugee practice standards [pdf, 212 KB]
...committed a crime or been guilty of certain acts under s 137(2) of the Act, advise the claimant as to the effects of s 139. iii. If the claim is declined, promptly advising the claimant as to the reasons for the decision, the timeframe in which an appeal must be lodged (typically 10 working days, reduced to 5 working days for claimants who are detained; see s 194(2) of the Act); the need to lodge a humanitarian appeal at the same time if a claimant holds a valid visa (see s 194(6) of t...