Which tribunal do I use for my claim?

NCAT (NSW), VCAT (VIC), QCAT (QLD), SAT (WA), SACAT (SA), ACAT (ACT), NTCAT (NT). The tribunal depends on your state, the type of dispute, and the claim amount. Claim Done's AI determines the correct tribunal automatically.

How much does a tribunal application cost?

Claim Done charges $79 for a complete tribunal application including application form, witness statement, and evidence bundle. Tribunal filing fees (paid directly to the tribunal) range from $30 to $200 depending on the claim amount and state.

Do I need a lawyer for a tribunal?

No. Australian civil and administrative tribunals are designed to be accessible without legal representation. In most tribunals, legal representation is restricted or requires leave.

What can I claim at a tribunal?

Common claims include unpaid rent, bond disputes, faulty goods, consumer rights breaches, unpaid invoices, property damage, and service disputes. Claim limits vary by state and tribunal division.

SAT Application — Western Australia

Claim Done prepares your complete application for the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) in Western Australia — application form, statement of facts, and evidence bundle — ready for lodgement. $79 flat fee.

Start your SAT application — $197

What SAT handles in Western Australia

The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) is Western Australia’s main civil and administrative review tribunal. SAT hears a wide range of disputes including:

Consumer protection matters and goods/services disputes
Building and construction disputes
Residential tenancy disputes (up to $10,000 for minor case procedure)
Strata and community title disputes
Commercial and civil disputes within SAT’s jurisdiction

Note: For straightforward debt recovery in WA, the Magistrates Court (Minor Cases procedure up to $10,000; ordinary civil claims up to $75,000) is often the more appropriate forum. Claim Done prepares applications for both.

SAT filing fees (WA)

SAT filing fees in WA vary depending on the matter type. For consumer and commercial applications the fee is typically $200–$500 depending on the claim value, paid directly to the Tribunal. Concession rates apply.

The SAT process — what to expect

Lodge the application — Online at sat.justice.wa.gov.au or at a SAT registry
Respondent notified — SAT serves the respondent
Directions hearing or mediation — SAT often schedules a preliminary hearing to set the timetable
Full hearing — Before a SAT member; evidence presented and orders made

Before filing — send a letter of demand

SAT, like all Australian tribunals, expects parties to have attempted resolution before filing. A letter of demand that has been ignored is essential evidence. Claim Done prepares letters of demand for WA disputes for $97.

What Claim Done prepares for your SAT application

Application form — completed for the relevant SAT division
Statement of facts — structured narrative for the Tribunal
Evidence bundle — indexed and formatted for lodgement

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