Why choose ART services?

• Conducts independent reviews of Australian government decisions
• Provides secondary reviews for fairness and transparency
• Addresses decisions related to migration, social security, taxation, and veterans' affairs
• Emphasizes fairness, justice, informality, and efficiency
• Strives for accessibility but does not offer legal advice

What is the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)?

The Administrative Review Tribunal is an independent entity capable of reviewing all decisions made by the Veterans’ Review Board (VRB) under the frameworks of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA).

Furthermore, the ART can review:

Reconsideration decisions made by MRCC delegates under the Safety, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the MRCA. Certain decisions by the Repatriation Commission relating to service pensions and specific veterans’ allowances.

In its review, the ART makes a fresh decision based on all facts, evidence, and law about the case.

Regarding the VEA, the ART has the power to reassess VRB decisions. It can also re-evaluate certain Repatriation Commission decisions regarding service pension and specific allowances, provided the Commission has first conducted a review.

Which services do Y-Axis provide for ART?

We specialize in conducting impartial assessments of a broad spectrum of administrative determinations rendered by the Australian Government. Our scope includes the examination of decisions made under both Commonwealth and Norfolk Island statutes.

The primary goal is to ensure our review procedures are easily accessible, equitable, just, cost-effective, informal, and practical.

Regarding the DRCA, the ART can reconsider a decision made by the MRCC as long as it has been re-evaluated.

Under the MRCA framework, the ART has the authority to review VRB decisions. Additionally, upon reconsideration, it can reassess specific choices made by the MRCC.

We can conduct reviews of decisions only when legislation explicitly permits such reviews by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).

Our jurisdiction includes reviewing decisions made under over 400 Commonwealth Acts and associated legislative instruments. The most common categories of decisions we evaluate encompass matters related to:

• Child support
• Commonwealth workers' compensation
• Family assistance, paid parental leave, social security, and student assistance
• Migration and refugee visas, as well as visa-related determinations
• Taxation
• Veterans' entitlements

Furthermore, we are tasked with reviewing decisions about various other areas, including:

• Australian citizenship
• Bankruptcy
• Civil aviation
• Corporations and financial services regulation
• Customs
• Freedom of information
• The National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Passports
• Security assessments conducted by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)

Additionally, we possess the authority to review decisions made under a limited number of Norfolk Island laws, encompassing determinations related to building, land valuation, and planning.

It's important to note that we are only sometimes the initial avenue for reviewing decisions. In certain instances, our review process can only commence after an internal review of the primary decision or a review by a specialized body, such as the Veterans' Review Board, has occurred.

Furthermore, we can conduct secondary reviews for specific decisions previously reviewed within our Social Services & Child Support Division. These secondary reviews fall under our General Division.
 

Costs associated with ART services

No charges are associated with the ART’s review requests of decisions under the VEA, DRCA, and MRCA. In certain restricted cases, the ART might grant you legal or related expenses concerning your application.
 

Appeal timeframes
 

Process	Time Frame
VEA	3 months - 12 months
MRCA	3 months - 12 months
DRCA	60 days