SACAT fees are currently fixed under the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Fees) Notice 2024. Fees generally increase on 1 July each year.
For current fees and charges, check the Fees and charges page on SACAT's website.
There are no application fees for guardianship, administration, mental health, consent to treatment, and advance care directive matters.
Fees may be reduced if the applicant holds certain concession cards.
Fees may be waived in full where the applicant:
Fees may also be reduced or waived on the basis of financial hardship or special circumstances.
It is an offence to knowingly provide false or misleading information to SACAT when applying for a waiver or reduction in fees, with a maximum penalty of a fine of up to $1,250 or imprisonment for 3 months [South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (SA) s 93B].
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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