The State Administrative Tribunal reviews decisions made by State Government and local governments regarding a range of matters concerning development, subdivision, notices, fisheries, water, rating, land valuation, land tax and soil and land conservation.
It is also the primary decision maker hearing cases regarding compensation for compulsory acquisition of land.
Which enabling laws give the SAT powers to make decisions?
The following Acts give the SAT the power to make or review decisions in this stream.
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Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
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Agricultural and Related Resources Protection Act 1976
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Armadale Redevelopment Act 2001
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Biological Control Act 1986
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Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995
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Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997 (given effect to by s 28 Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995)
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Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947
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Country Towns Sewerage Act 1948
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East Perth Redevelopment Act 1991
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East Perth Redevelopment Regulations 1992 (given effect to by s 57 East Perth Redevelopment Act 1991)
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Energy Coordination Act 1994
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Fish Resources Management Act 1994
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Fisheries Adjustment Schemes Act 1987
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Fishing and Related Industries Compensation (Marine Reserves) Act 1997
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Gas Standards Act 1972
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Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
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Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Act 2000
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Jetties Act 1926
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Land Administration Act 1997
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Land Drainage Act 1925
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Litter Act 1979
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Local Government Act 1995
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Maritime Archaeology Act 1973
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Metropolitan Water Authority Act 1982
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Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Act 1909
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Midland Redevelopment Act 1999
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Pearling Act 1990
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Plant Diseases Act 1914
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Plants Pests & Diseases (Eradication Funds) Act 1974. Note: This Act expired on the 31 October 2003, see s 18(1)
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Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914
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| Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 |
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| State Superannuation Act 2000 |
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Subiaco Redevelopment Act 1994
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| Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 |
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Valuation of Land Act 1978
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Veterinary Chemical Control and Animal Feeding Stuffs Act 1976
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Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984
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Water Boards Act 1904
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Water Services Licensing Act 1995
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Waterways Conservation Act 1976
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How will my application be handled?
An initial directions hearing takes place before a member within about three weeks after an application is filed. The proceedings are then actively case managed by the member. This hands-on process enables SAT to quickly identify the key elements of the dispute and to direct it toward a prompt and cost effective resolution, whether by settlement between the parties facilitated by a member as mediator or conducting a compulsory conference or by a Tribunal imposed determination.
If you are applying for a review of a decision of an original decision maker, refer to Practice Note 2 - Review Proceedings for important information on practice and procedures.
More information on practice and procedures for applications made under the Land Administration Act 1997 is outlined in Practice Note 3 - Original Proceedings.
Are there special requirements for town planning?
If your application involves a development valued at less than $250,000 (or $500,000 if it is a house or a subdivision of a lot to create no more than three lots) it is considered a Class 1 application.
Otherwise, your application is a Class 2 application.
Class 1 applications are treated more informally than Class 2 and different fees apply. The procedures and fees are explained on the application form. Use the SAT Wizard to view the application form. See Applications.
Where can development and resources decisions be found?
The full text of all written development and resources decisions can be found in the decisions database on the SAT website (view Decisions Database ).
SAT also publishes a monthly bulletin which contains summaries of all written development and resources decisions. Published bulletins are available by selecting DR Decisions Bulletins. If you would like to receive our monthly bulletins by email, please register your interest by subscribing here.
A table of development and resources decisions made since January 2005 is also maintained and updated periodically on the website. The current table can be viewed by searching the DR Decisions Bulletins web page.
SAT has also compiled a summary of all written decisions of its predecessors the Town Planning Court of WA (1975-1979), the WA Town Planning Appeals Tribunal (1979-2002) and the Town Planning Appeal Tribunal of WA (2003-2004). The summary can be viewed by searching the DR Decisions Bulletins web page.
Are there appeal rights?
A Party may apply to the President of the Tribunal to review a determination of the Tribunal under part 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 upon a matter involving a question of law where the determination was made by a non-legally qualified member. Please see
Practice Note 4 – Review of Decisions of the Tribunal under section 244 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 provides more information.
Are there related subjects that the SAT does not handle?
The SAT does not deal with:
- appeals under the Environmental Protection Act 1986; and
- liquor licensing matters.
For more information on areas not covered by the SAT see Matters Not Dealt By SAT in Jurisdiction.
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