To start a case at SACAT, you need to make an initiating application. This tells SACAT and the other people involved in your case what you want SACAT to do.

The initiating application will be provided to the affected government department or decision-maker. This is for reasons of procedural fairness.

All applications are made electronically through SACAT’s online portal (external site). The online application form will prompt you for the information we need.

If you make a SACAT Online Services account, you can return to your application at any time to provide more information or documents before submitting it.

Having this information organised and available will also help you throughout your case.

Before you start

Check the information requirements below before making your application otherwise your application may not be accepted.

Any documents you include must also meet our document requirements.

Documents and information

In all administrative review applications, you will need to provide a copy of the decision you want SACAT to review. This will usually be a letter, notice or order setting out the decision and will usually contain a paragraph referring you to SACAT if you wish to have the decision reviewed.

You should also consider providing any other key documents you believe are relevant.

The documents and information you need to provide will depend on the type of government decision you want reviewed.

Check the decision you want reviewed for specific requirements

The government agency or decision-maker that made the decision is also required to provide any documents or information they took into account in making the original decision.