4.14 National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth)

4.14.1 Representation in the Administrative Review Tribunal

Legal aid is available for representation in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) 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 law guideline 4.5, and
• the applicant has lodged an appeal application with the ART.

4.14.2 Applications to the Guidance and Appeals Panel of the Administrative Review Tribunal

Legal aid is available for applications or referrals to the Guidance and Appeals Panel of the Administrative Review Tribunal in matters where there is an application 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 Simplified Means Test,
• the Merit Test, and
• it is a type of matter for which legal aid is available under Civil Law policy 4.14.1.

4.14.3 Appeals from the Administrative Review Tribunal

Legal aid is available for an appeal from the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) 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 ART:
  • 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.

Date last published: 1 June 2026