Need help with a Tribunal matter? Start here.
Getting help with a matter in the AAT I have received a number of inquiries from people who have either started proceedings in the Tribunal concerning a dispute with the NDIS, or who are about to start proceedings. This can be a stressful and challenging process, particularly if a person doesn't have legal advice or assistance. However, there are a number of possible avenues for legal assistance or advocacy. I set some of these out below: Legal Aid Legal aid is available for Tribunal disputes. Each state has its own Legal Aid system, and that means that there are different criteria that have to be met in order to obtain Legal Aid. The Department of Social Services has prepared guidelines [opens in new window] for each of the Legal Aid agencies to follow in deciding whether to grant legal aid funding for an NDIS dispute. In summary: An applicant has to lodge an application with the AAT before applying for legal aid. Funding applications are not subject to means testing...