A person seeking the
review of a decision or determination will file an application (3 copies) with
the Appeals Clerk of District Court Civil Registry on the ground level of the
Sir Samuel Way Building, Victoria Square, Adelaide (Principal Registry).
Applications may also be lodged by posting it to that address.
In country locations an
application may be lodged at a Magistrates Court for forwarding to the Principal
Registry. Magistrates Courts are located in Ceduna, Pt Lincoln, Whyalla, Pt
Augusta, Pt Pirie, Kadina, Berri, Mt Gambier, Naracoorte, Murray Bridge, Tanunda
or Coober Pedy.
The Court charges a fee
for filing an application. For advice on the current fee or for other assistance
on filing an application contact the Appeals Clerk at the Principal Registry on
8204-0286.
When the application
for review has been processed by Court staff the application original will be
kept by the Court and the other 2 copies will be returned to the applicant. The
applicant keeps one copy for their records and serves the other copy on the
Agency whose decision is to be reviewed.
Once the applicant has
served the Agency with a copy of the application and provided the Court with a
completed Proof of Service form a date will be set for a status conference
before a Judge of the District Court. The purpose of this conference is to
determine if it is possible to resolve the matter by any other means, whether
any directions or orders should be given as to the conduct of the review
hearing, whether a report from an expert witness will be needed and generally
ensure all parties and documentation are ready for the full review hearing.
The parties to the
review may have legal representation.
