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Practice notes & legislation

Practice notes

From time to time, the chairperson of the tribunal issues Practice Notes to regulate the practice and procedure of the tribunal.

Practice Note 1: Residence [PDF, 319 KB]

Practice Note 2: Refugee and Protection [PDF, 512 KB]

Practice Note 3: Deportation Resident [PDF, 422 KB]

Practice Note 4: Deportation Non-Resident [PDF, 384 KB]

Practice Note 5: Publication of decisions [PDF, 288 KB]

Practice Note 6: Participation in Remote Hearings [PDF, 149 KB]

Legislation

The tribunal is governed by the following legislation:

  • Immigration Act 2009(external link)
  • Immigration and Protection Tribunal Regulations 2010(external link)
  • Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016(external link)
  • Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007(external link)
  • Guidelines for Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Lawyers) [PDF, 503 KB]
  • Guidelines for Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Non-lawyers) [PDF, 489 KB]

This page was last updated: 09th October 2025

 
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