You can stay informed with the recent news from the AAT.
19/09/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 8:30am (AEST) to 4:30pm (AEST) Saturday 21 September, 2024
There may be a brief outage period during this time.
17/07/2024
Free legal assistance available for applicants seeking review of a protection visa decision.
Read more about Legal assistance for refugee review applicants
4/07/2024
The AAT’s office at 15 William Street, Melbourne has re-opened after a short closure.
Read more about AAT Melbourne office has re-opened
1/07/2024
From 1 July 2024 certain application fees at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal have increased.
Read more about Increase to certain application fees
27/06/2024
Our William Street location is currently closed for essential building maintenance.
Read more about Temporary closure of AAT Melbourne office
17/06/2024
On 1 July 2024 most application fees at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will increase.
Read more about Upcoming changes to application fees
6/06/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 8:30am (AEST) to 4:30pm (AEST) Sunday 9 June 2024.
24/05/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance from approximately 7:00pm (AEST) on Friday 24 May 2024 until 5:00pm (AEST) on Saturday 25 May 2024.
There may be brief outages during this time.
10/05/2024
Our online services are undergoing planned maintenance tonight Friday 10 May 2024 from approximately 7:00pm (AEST) to 12:00am (AEST).
There may be a brief outages during this time.
6/05/2024
If you were involved in an AAT case that was finalised between 1 December 2023 and 31 March 2024, you may receive an email or SMS request to complete an anonymous online survey
Read more about AAT user feedback survey 2024
2/05/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 8:00am (AEST) to 4:00pm (AEST) on Saturday, 4 May 2024.
Online services will not be available between 8:00am and 1:00pm. There may be brief website outages during this time.
19/04/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend. There will be an outage of approximately 30 minutes from 9.00am (AEST) on Sunday 21 April 2024.
12/04/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 12.00pm (AEST) to 8:00pm (AEST) Sunday 14 April 2024.
1/03/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 8:00am (AEDT) to 16:00pm (AEDT) Saturday 2 March 2024.
22/01/2024
Our online services will not be available because of planned maintenance from approximately 8:00 am (AEDT) to 10:00 am (AEDT) on Thursday 25 January 2024
18/01/2024
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 3:00am (AEDT) to 4:00pm (AEDT) on Saturday, 20 January 2024.
16/01/2024
Our online services are undergoing planned maintenance from approximately 8:00am (AEDT) to 12:00pm (AEDT) on Thursday 18 January 2024.
21/12/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance from 8pm - 9pm (AEDT) on Thursday 21 December 2023.
There will a short outage during this period.
20/12/2023
Find out how the new changes affect the online forms
Read more about AAT Online Services
7/12/2023
AAT online services temporarily unavailable on 14 December.
Read more about Planned outage to AAT Online Services
30/11/2023
Our 2023 survey results and action plan are now available.
Read more about APS Employee Census results
20/11/2023
Our opening hours will change over the holiday period, but our online lodgement and submission service will be available.
Read more about End of year arrangements for the AAT
31/10/2023
Our annual report for the 2022–23 financial year is now available.
Read more about Reporting on our performance
19/10/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 3:00am (AEST) to 4:00pm (AEST) Saturday 21 October 2023.
29/09/2023
Applications are open for members to be appointed to the new body which would replace the AAT.
Read more about Recruitment process for Administrative Review Tribunal
22/09/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 3:00am (AEST) to 4:00pm (AEST) Saturday 23 September 2023.
18/08/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 3:00am (AEST) to 4:00pm (AEST) Saturday 19 August 2023.
9/08/2023
The methods of lodging documents and things with the AAT have been updated in the Practice Direction.
Read more about Update to the Practice Direction: Giving Documents or Things to the AAT
20/07/2023
Our website is undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from approximately 3:00am (AEST) to 4:00pm (AEST) Saturday 22 July 2023.
There may be an outage period during this time.
14/07/2023
Our website is undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from 9:00am (AEST) Saturday 15 July 2023 to 10:30am (AEST) Saturday 15 July 2023.
If you see an error message, please wait a few minutes before refreshing the page and trying again.
10/07/2023
The Federal Court of Australia held a Ceremonial Sitting of the Full Court to welcome The Hon Justice Emilios Kyrou AO.
Read more about AAT President’s welcome at the Federal Court of Australia
1/07/2023
Increase to certain application fees from 1 July 2023.
27/06/2023
Please note that our online services may not be available intermittently.
Read more about Online Services availability
19/06/2023
On 1 July 2023 most application fees at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will increase.
15/06/2023
The new Migration and Refugee Division paper application forms are now available on our website.
Read more about New paper application forms for Migration and Refugee Division applications
9/06/2023
Justice Kyrou was formally appointed as President of the AAT on 9 June 2023.
Read more about The Hon Justice Emilios Kyrou AO appointed as AAT President
7/06/2023
Please note that our Online Services are currently unavailable until further notice.
Read more about Online Services currently unavailable
25/05/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend and will be unavailable from 10:30pm, Friday 26 May to 5:00pm, Saturday 27 May (AEST).
24/05/2023
Subject to the Governor-General’s approval, Justice Kyrou will commence his 5-year term from 9 June 2023.
Read more about Proposed appointment of the Hon Justice Emilios Kyrou AO as AAT President
9/05/2023
If you were involved in an AAT case that was finalised between 1 December 2022 and 31 March 2023, you may receive an email or SMS request to complete an anonymous online survey.
Read more about AAT user feedback survey 2023
5/05/2023
New approach for engaging with people from diverse backgrounds as Tribunal users.
Read more about Guideline on pronunciation of names and forms of address
1/05/2023
The Hon Justice Berna Collier is acting President from 1 May 2023.
Read more about Arrangements for AAT President
14/04/2023
Due to recent system changes, our online services are the quickest and easiest way to manage your AAT case.
Read more about Submit applications and documents through the AAT online services portal
4/04/2023
The Attorney-General’s Department seeks views on new review body.
Read more about Public consultation on new review body
30/03/2023
The online application form for reviews in the AAT’s Migration and Refugee Division has been updated.
Read more about New online application form for Migration and Refugee Division applications
23/03/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend and will be unavailable from 11pm AEDT on Friday 24th March until 3pm AEDT on Saturday 25th March.
1/03/2023
The new directions are effective from 1 March 2023.
Read more about New Practice Direction and President’s Direction for the Migration and Refugee Division
22/02/2023
Our website and online services may be unavailable for short periods on the following dates:
This is due to planned maintenance.
10/02/2023
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend and will be unavailable from 12am (midnight) AEDT until 12pm midday) on Saturday 11th February 2023 AEDT.
16/12/2022
The Hon Justice Susan Kenny AM is acting President.
The Australian Government has announced that the AAT will be abolished and replaced with a new federal administrative review body.
Read more about Reform of the federal administrative review system
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from 9pm (AEDT) Friday 16 December 2022 to 10am (AEDT) Saturday 17 December 2022.
1/12/2022
The Honourable Justice Berna Collier is acting President.
21/11/2022
Our opening hours will change over the holiday period, but our online lodgement and submission service remains available.
Read more about End of year arrangements
11/11/2022
The AAT President has issued a statement outlining her commitment to ensuring the safety of AAT workplaces.
Read more about Message from the President of the AAT
10/11/2022
We are seeking feedback on our revised Migration and Refugee Division Practice Direction.
Read more about Consultation on revised Practice Direction
28/10/2022
New summons forms have been approved for the purposes of section 40A of the AAT Act.
Read more about New summons forms available now
Our website and online services are undergoing planned maintenance this weekend from 8pm (AEDT) Friday 28 October 2022 to 10am (AEDT) Saturday 29 October 2022.
26/10/2022
The AAT’s 2021–22 annual report is now available.
13/09/2022
The AAT will observe the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen.
Read more about We will be closed on Thursday 22 September 2022
9/09/2022
Acknowledging the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Read more about Statement from the AAT
7/09/2022
We have published our Corporate Plan 2022–26.
Read more about Corporate Plan 2022–26
2/09/2022
Our website and online services will be unavailable from 8:00PM AEST on Friday 2nd September until 10:00AM AEST on Saturday 3rd September 2022
7/07/2022
Our website and online services will be unavailable for short periods on the following dates:
1/07/2022
Certain application fees in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal have increased from 1 July 2022.
Read more about Increase in certain application fees from 1 July 2022
21/06/2022
From 1 July, certain application fees at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will increase.
3/06/2022
The inaugural President of the AAT, the Hon Sir Francis Gerard Brennan AC KBE GBS QC, has died at the age of 94. Sir Gerard served as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia and made a lasting contribution to our nation’s legal profession.
Read more about Passing of the Hon Sir Francis Gerard Brennan AC KBE GBS QC
Read our recently launched Reconciliation Action Plan and see the original artwork designed for the AAT by Aboriginal artist De Greer-Yindimincarlie.
Read more about The AAT’s Reconciliation Action Plan
27/05/2022
12/05/2022
The Federal Court has recently decided that an applicant must provide a statement of reasons for their application for review within the time limit for applying for review.
Read more about [Obsolete] Requirement to provide a statement of reasons for applications for review
4/05/2022
If you were involved in an AAT case that was finalised between 1 December 2021 and 31 March 2022, you may receive an email or SMS request to complete an anonymous online survey
Read more about AAT user feedback survey 2022
13/04/2022
The Attorney-General has announced that Mr Michael Hawkins AM, has been appointed as Registrar of the AAT.
Read more about Appointment of Registrar to the AAT
1/04/2022
The Attorney-General has announced the appointment of the Hon Justice Fiona Meagher as President of the AAT.
Read more about Appointment to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
2/03/2022
Due to the ongoing impacts of the severe weather event in South East Queensland, please consider whether you need to visit us in person this week
Read more about Brisbane Registry reopens with limited counter service
28/02/2022
A severe weather event has necessitated closure of the Brisbane Registry
Read more about Closure of Brisbane registry on Tuesday, 1 March
21/02/2022
The Courts and Tribunals Legislation Amendment Act was passed by Parliament and received Royal Assent last week.
Read more about Amendments to the AAT Act
1/02/2022
The Hon Justice Berna Collier is acting President until a new President is appointed
31/01/2022
Our registries are open to visitors, with ongoing COVID-safe measures in place.
Read more about Visiting an AAT registry during COVID-19
14/01/2022
Our Melbourne Registry is open to people who need to access our services in-person
Read more about Our Melbourne Registry has re-opened
20/12/2021
A new step-by-step tutorial video has been created to assist representatives with compiling PDF searchable submissions
Read more about Tutorial video – providing submissions and documents in searchable PDF format
15/12/2021
From 15 December, our Sydney Registry is open to people who need to access our services in-person.
Read more about Our Sydney Registry has re-opened
30/11/2021
Our end of year arrangements
Read more about End of year arrangements 2021-2022
29/11/2021
Changes to application lodgement and document submission from 31 January 2022
Read more about Changes to application lodgement and document submission from 31 January 2022
8/11/2021
New Online Application Form for Migration and Refugee Division Reviews
Read more about New Online Application Form for Migration and Refugee Division Reviews
1/11/2021
Our Canberra Registry is now open to visitors and AAT service users.
Read more about Our Canberra Registry has re-opened
29/10/2021
Until further notice, in-person hearings in our Melbourne and Sydney registries will only proceed when all parties, representatives and other participants are willing to show evidence that they have been fully vaccinated.
Read more about In-person hearings in our Melbourne and Sydney registries
15/10/2021
Our Hobart Registry has reopened following the Southern Tasmanian lockdown. However, all visitors will be required to wear a face mask until Friday 22 October under the public health orders.
Read more about Visiting our Hobart Registry
8/09/2021
We have published our Corporate Plan 2021–22.
Read more about AAT Corporate Plan 2021–22
3/09/2021
We consider a range of factors in reviewing protection cases and family/partner visa decisions.
Read more about Review of decisions for citizens of Afghanistan
20/08/2021
The Attorney-General has announced the reappointment of 4 members
Read more about Four members reappointed to the AAT
12/08/2021
Our Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney registries are closed to visitors until further notice.
Read more about Visiting the AAT during COVID-19
5/08/2021
Our Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney registries are closed to visitors until further notice
2/08/2021
Our Brisbane and Sydney registries are closed to visitors until further notice
28/07/2021
Our Sydney registry is closed to visitors until further notice.
20/07/2021
Our Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide registries are closed to visitors until further notice.
15/07/2021
Our Sydney and Melbourne registries are closed to visitors until further notice
12/07/2021
We have translated some of our fact sheets into selected languages
Read more about Translation of fact sheets [superseded]
5/07/2021
1/07/2021
Application fees in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal have increased from 1 July 2021.
Read more about Changes to our application fees on 1 July 2021
From 1 July, new applications forms for the Migration and Refugee Division are available.
Read more about New migration and refugee application forms