Preview: The Assessment of Credibility and Evidence from Corroborative Witnesses with Chris Honnery and Nicholas Poynder

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What were the facts in ABC19 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 449? What was the decision at first instance? What was the decision on Appeal? How does the decision impact credibility findings and the ability to potentially challenge credibility decisions in a context where corroborative evidence? Join barristers Chris Honnery (6 St James Hall Chambers Sydney) and Nicholas Poynder (Rosney Chambers, Hobart) as they discuss the case of ABC19 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 449 and its implications for future migration cases.

Discussion Includes:

  • The Tribunal hearing
  • The Judicial Review Proceedings
  • DBD16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (2023) FCA 362
  • The Appeal proceedings – Grounds one and two
  • Administrative Review Tribunal Act
  • Ground three
  • The decision

Presenter Profiles

Chris HonneryNicholas Poynder

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Cases

  • ABC19 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 449
  • DBD16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (2023) FCA 362

Legislataion

  • Migration Act 1958 (Cth)
  • Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth)