Reviewing administrative decisions

SACAT can review certain decisions made by the South Australian government.

Review of freedom of information determinations are also dealt with as administrative review applications.

Please note, the below is not a comprehensive list. You should seek legal advice to determine whether you can make an application to SACAT.

You may also contact SACAT, but please be aware that we cannot provide legal advice.

SACAT is able to conduct reviews of certain decisions made by government departments and certain other decision-makers (for example, local councils). These are called 'administrative reviews', as they are reviewing an administrative decision.

There are only certain types of decisions SACAT can review - these are outlined in a range of different laws and cover many different topics.

Common applications for review include prohibition notices issued in relation to Working with Children Checks, decisions relating to firearms licences, and control, prohibition and destruction orders made by local councils under the Dog and Cat Management Act.

See the A-Z list of decisions SACAT can review

SACAT can review certain decisions made under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (external site) (external site).

This means reviewing decisions other government agencies have made about your request for documents or to amend documents.

You must follow certain steps with the agency before you can apply to SACAT.

Learn more about Freedom of Information reviews