State Administrative Tribunal
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.