4.14 National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth)

Legal aid is available for representation in the Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT) for review of a reviewable decision under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013.

To be eligible for legal aid the applicant must satisfy:

• the matter meets Civil guideline 4.9, and
• the applicant has lodged an appeal application with the AAT.

Legal aid is available for an appeal from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in relation to a reviewable decision under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013.

To be eligible for legal aid the applicant must satisfy:

• the Means Test,

• the Merit Test, and

• Legal aid must be satisfied that in appealing from the decision of the AAT:
  • there is a strong prospect of substantial benefit being gained by the applicant, and
  • the public interest would be significantly advanced if the applicant was represented: see civil guideline

See Civil guideline 4.1 on requirements to attend ADR.

see Civil guideline 4.13 on grants of aid for test cases.