The Federal Court of Australia dismissed an appeal regarding the cancellation of a student visa, ruling that the appellant was not denied procedural fairness despite mental health concerns. The court emphasized that medical evidence of a mental health condition does not automatically prove unfitness to participate in a hearing, especially when legal representation is present and no adjournment was requested.
Afzal v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship: Mental Health and Procedural Fairness
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