The Department of Home Affairs has issued outcome letters to individuals whose Personal Procedural Decisions (PPD) under section 351 have resulted in a negative determination.
These letters specifically apply to requests lodged before 12 April 2023 that have not been subject to a personal procedural decision or a substantive public interest decision by a Minister.
Important Information Regarding the Outcome Letters:
- Finalised Requests: The letters inform applicants that their requests impacted by a negative personal procedural decision are now finalised.
- Option to Lodge a New Request: Applicants are advised that they may submit a new request for Ministerial Intervention if they meet the criteria outlined in section 13 of the new Ministerial Intervention Guidelines.
- Not a “Relevant Earlier Request”: It is important to note that the earlier request will not be treated as a “relevant earlier request”, meaning a new request must be lodged if the applicant wishes to pursue the matter again.
- Eligibility Not Confirmed: The letter does not state that the applicant satisfies the criteria for a new request. It simply informs them of the option to lodge a new request, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
Click here: Ministerial Intervention Guidelines
