The enabling laws indicate who can apply to the SAT. Those who may apply include:

• you, as an individual;
• a vocational board, after investigating a complaint from you or someone else; or
• a government agency or public official (known as the referring person) at your request.

The enabling laws give the SAT the power to make a decision on a particular matter. They include Acts, regulations and town planning schemes.

• check letters you have received from an original decision maker for the relevant Act and section, regulation or town planning scheme;
• use the Start SAT Wizard;
• browse the complete Acts in the State Law Publisher; or
• contact the SAT.

Depending on the type of application you wish to file, you may have to attach relevant documents to your application form. These are listed in the Practice Note applicable to your application. If you are unsure about what documents you need to lodge, contact the SAT.

If you cannot identify the relevant law, or you require help filling out your application form, contact the SAT.

Once you have prepared your application form, print it out, sign it, and post it or deliver it to the SAT. Keep a copy for your records. You will also need to give a copy to the parties named in the application. However, this does not apply for applications made under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990, as the SAT will send parties a notice of the hearing in this case. See Serving the Application and How to Apply.

Special procedures can apply to some matters involving $7,500 or less. At the first directions hearing you will be asked to consider whether your application should be dealt with as a minor proceeding. These proceedings are explained in Procedures.