What happens to my removal if my Pre-Removal Risk Assessment is refused?

A negative PRRA generally means removal can proceed, since the assessment concluded the identified risk did not meet the required legal threshold, and there is usually no automatic further review built into the removal timeline itself. This is often one of the last steps before a removal order is actually enforced, which is why the application is treated so seriously in the first place.

There can still be limited options after a negative decision. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to seek leave for judicial review of the PRRA decision at the Federal Court, though this does not automatically pause removal on its own and involves a separate, strict process with its own filing requirements. A humanitarian and compassionate application, if not already pursued, might also still be available in narrow circumstances, though it generally does not stop removal automatically either.

Because the practical window to act after a negative PRRA can be very short, anyone who receives a negative decision should contact a lawyer immediately rather than waiting, since options like judicial review depend on acting quickly and correctly within tight legal deadlines.