Tribunals & Public Sector Appeals
4. Application to the AAT
Authors: Staff Legal Eagle
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Last updated: 05 Sep 2015
- An application can either be in the form of a written letter or through an application form which is available on the AAT website.
- The letter or completed application form should be sent via mail, email or fax to the AAT. A copy of the primary decision being appealed should be attached to the application wherever possible.
- An application letter must include:
- your name, address and contact number;
- the name of the person or organisation that made the relevant decision;
- the date you received the primary decision;
- a brief description of the decision; and
- a brief explanation as to why you think the primary decision is incorrect.
- Application Fees:
- The following areas do not require an application fee:
- the National Disability Insurance Scheme;
- Commonwealth workers’ compensation;
- social security and family assistance payments; or
- veterans’ pension decisions.
- There are application fees for other kinds of cases such as taxation decisions. In some circumstances a refund can be obtained.
- Time limit for applications:
- Applications usually need to be made within 28 days of the primary decision being received although sometimes the time can be longer.
- For example a review of a decision made by the Veterans' Review Board has a time limit of 3 months in which to apply.
- The time limit should be stated on the document which sets out the primary decision.
- If the time limit has expired you may apply for an extension of time by filling out an extension of time to appeal form. This form is available on the AAT website.
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