20.5.2 Enquiries

From 14 October 2024 the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).  Appeal pathways and matters remain largely the same as previous AAT arrangements under ART arrangements, although specific legislative section numbers in the ART Act differ.  Importantly, timeframes for appeals for veterans and provision of information etc. remain the same.  Except for pages relating to prior historical rulings, reviews and advice, after 14 October 2024 references to the AAT in these pages should be taken as a reference to ART. 

Any enquiries regarding reconsiderations or review by the AAT or the Federal Court of Australia should first be directed to the local MRCC Manager or Assistant Manager. National Office or Brisbane Office Reconsiderations and Appeals Section can also be contacted as necessary if an appeal related question cannot be answered locally.