The Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to the Minister's decision to cancel a visa under s 501(3) of the Migration Act. The Court held that the Minister's finding that the applicant would likely apply for a protection visa (despite facing probable refusal and indefinite detention) was not illogical or unreasonable on the evidence. The Court confirmed that in exercising s 501(3) powers where natural justice does not apply, the Minister is not required to consider material provided by an affected person or to reconcile findings with those of departmental delegates exercising different powers.
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