ART Decisions Without Hearings: What “On the Papers” Migration Reviews Mean for Visa Applicants The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) in Australia has introduced significant updates to how it handles migration and visa review cases, particularly through recent legislative changes passed in early 2026. These reforms aim to make the process more efficient by allowing, and in some cases requiring, decisions to be made “on the papers.” This means the matter can be decided based solely on written materials, including the written submissions and the documents contained in your application, without the need for oral contributions or a traditional hearing. These