The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to the AAT's decision not to revoke a visa cancellation under s 501CA(4). The Court held that the Tribunal adequately considered the best interests of the applicant's minor children under Direction 90 clause 8.3(4)(d), finding that while the Tribunal gave this factor 'heavy weight' in favour of revocation, it was entitled to find it outweighed by other considerations. The Court also held that the Tribunal properly considered representations about health care access in Iraq, finding no obligation to make further inquiries where the applicant had not provided specific evidence about medication availability.
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