Most SAT decisions can be subject to appeal.

Generally, appeals can be made on a question of law. The procedures set out in the State Administrative Tribunal Act allow an appeal to:

• the Court of Appeal (of the Supreme Court), if the decision was made by a Tribunal that included a judicial member; or
• the Supreme Court in all other SAT cases.

In the case of revenue and some vocational matters, appeals can be based on a question of fact as well as law.

Some enabling Acts also provide special appeal provisions. For example, under the:

• Guardianship and Administration Act, a decision by a single member of the SAT may be reviewed by the full Tribunal; and
• Planning and Development Act, the President of the SAT may review a SAT decision made by a Tribunal that did not include a legally qualified member.

For minor proceedings, as defined in the SAT Act, applicants can elect to waive their right of appeal. This choice is explained in Procedures.

Contact the SAT for more information.