Guide · updated November 2026
Appealing an NDIS decision to the Administrative Review Tribunal
If you disagree with the internal review decision, you can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) within 28 days of receiving it. The ART may allow more time in some circumstances. Free help is available through the NDIS Appeals Program.
Before you apply
- Contact the NDIS Appeals Program (free, available after an internal review)
- Gather the internal review decision, your evidence and a chronology
- Note any supports you now agree with, to narrow the dispute
Sources: Legal Aid Tasmania: Unhappy with an NDIS decision · NDIS: Reasonable and necessary supports · Department of Health: NDIS Appeals Program · Department of Health: New framework planning consultation · Administrative Review Tribunal
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