Operational Blueprint Document (lex 82807): Review Or Appeal A Departure Prohibition Order (dpo) Or Departure Authorisation Certificate (dac) Decision 107-17060106 (effective From 14 October 2024).…

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This operational blueprint from Services Australia outlines procedures for customers to review or appeal decisions regarding Departure Prohibition Orders (DPOs) and Departure Authorisation Certificates (DACs)—mechanisms used to prevent Centrelink debtors from leaving Australia. DPO decisions cannot be internally reviewed but must be explained to the customer; disagreeing customers can only appeal to the Federal Court or Federal Circuit and Family Court, which can only assess whether the DPO was properly made. Decisions to revoke or vary a DPO go to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). DAC decisions (certificates allowing departure within specified periods, potentially requiring security) and related security decisions are also appealable to the ART. DPO Officers may reconsider rejected DAC applications if new evidence is provided. The document directs staff to provide customers with contact details for relevant courts and tribunals.