Welcome to the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal
NTCAT is the Northern Territory’s main forum for resolving smaller legal disputes, reconsidering government decisions and helping ensure that certain important human rights are respected.
Making an Application
NTCAT is much less formal than a court and aims to be user friendly. For this reason, there is one application form to commence most proceedings in NTCAT. Find out more about the application process
Updates
As of 3 December 2018, NTCAT has the power to award costs under section 132 of the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act.
As of 3 December 2018, NTCAT has the power in some cases to make a default decision and orders pursuant to section 101A of the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act.
Such a decision may be made if:
NTCAT has changed the way it conducts guardianship proceedings with the introduction of new forms and processes. The process commenced on Monday 19 March 2018.