MIGRATION – appeal from decision of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) dismissing an application for judicial review – Administrative Appeals Tribunal affirmed decision of the Minister’s delegate not to grant appellant a Protection (Class XA) (Subclass 866) visa – appellant feared return to Bangladesh due to conversion from Islam to Christianity – adverse credibility finding in relation to activities in Bangladesh – no independent consideration of the possibility of conversion in Australia – failure to consider whether basis of witnesses’ belief could affect Tribunal’s assessment of credibility – no reasonable apprehension of bias – failure to comply with ss 414 and 425 of the Migration Act – appeal allowed
Chris Honnery appeared unled for the successful Appellant. Reasons for judgment can be found on the link here.