Past issues

State Administrative Tribunal

The new State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) represents the biggest change to administrative justice in the history of Western Australia.

Current situation

The State Administrative Tribunal began operation on January 1st 2005, amalgamating some, or all, of the review, civil and disciplinary functions of nearly 50 industry and public sector boards and tribunals and a number of courts. The Tribunal consolidates more than 900 decisions and appeal rights arising under 137 Acts. SAT matters are divided into four streams:

• Human Rights
  Concerns decisions relating to guardianship, administration and discrimination, and reviews decisions of the Mental Health Board.
• Resources and Development
  Reviews decisions made by government agencies and local governments regarding planning, development and resources, and hears matters relating to land valuation and compensation.
• Vocational Regulation
  Hears complaints concerning occupational misconduct and reviews decisions concerning licensing.
• Commercial and Civil
  Deals with strata title and retirement village disputes, commercial tenancy, credit and state revenue decisions and other commercial and personal matters.

More Information

• Contacting SAT
• Background information
• CAWA’s views on SAT
• Executive Summary of Standing Committee on Legislation

Your views

One of the Committee’s recommendations is that SAT, after two years of operation, will undergo a full parliamentary enquiry.

CAWA is keen to receive feedback from consumers who use the SAT. Please email CAWA with your experiences.