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December 2017
Reply to Appeal
NCAT INTERNAL APPEAL PANEL
Complete this form to reply to a Notice of Appeal lodged with the NCAT Internal Appeal Panel. Before completing the
Reply to Appeal form read NCAT Guideline 1 Internal Appeals
.
A respondent must lodge an original and two copies of the Reply to Appeal with the NCAT Registry within 14 days from the
day on which the respondent was notified of the appeal (unless another time has been directed by the Tribunal).
A respondent who has lodged a reply must serve a copy of the reply on each appellant before, at the same time as, or as
soon as practicable after lodging the reply.
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1. DETAILS OF APPEAL
Appeal Panel File Number
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Appellant Name
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Respondent Name
2. RESPONDENT
Provide details of the respondent to the Notice of Appeal. For multiple respondents, attach details on a separate sheet. If a
company include Australian Company Number (ACN).
Full name
Postal Address
Contact details Daytime telephone
Mobile
Email
Tick if you have a representative and want them to receive correspondence on your behalf
Note: You may have to ask for the Tribunal’s permission to have a representative.
REPRESENTATIVE DETAILS (IF APPLICABLE)
Full name
Name of firm or organisation
Postal Address
Contact details Daytime telephone
Mobile
Email
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3. REPLY TO GROUNDS FOR APPEAL
Refer to Q.5 GROUNDS FOR APPEAL sections A and B in the Notice of Appeal.
A. ORDERS CHALLENGED ON APPEAL
Do you support the original orders made by the Tribunal which the Appellant challenges for reasons
other than those given by the Tribunal?
Yes No
If ‘yes’, state the orders supported and other reasons not given by the Tribunal which you say support the original orders.
Use a separate sheet if needed Note: If you disagree with the original orders of the Tribunal and want them changed you
may need to lodge your own appeal.
B. REPLY TO APPELLANT’S GROUNDS OF APPEAL
The respondent replies to the grounds identified in the Notice of Appeal as follows. List short reply to each ground of
appeal. Use a separate sheet if needed.
4. REPLY TO LEAVE TO APPEAL
Refer to Q.6 LEAVE FOR APPEAL in the Notice of Appeal.
Do you say the Appellant requires leave to appeal? Yes No
If yes, do you oppose leave being granted? Yes No
If ‘yes, explain why leave should not be granted. Use a separate sheet if needed.
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5. REPLY TO EXTENSION OF TIME
Refer to Q.7 EXTENSION OF TIME in the Notice of Appeal.
The respondent accepts that the appeal was lodged within time OR
The respondent does not accept that the appeal was lodged within time but does not object to the Tribunal
extending the time for lodging the appeal OR
The respondent does not accept that the appeal was lodged within time and objects to the Tribunal extending the
time for the lodging of the appeal on the following grounds. Use a separate sheet if needed.
6. HEARING
A. SPECIAL NEEDS
Indicate whether you have any special needs such as a hearing loop or wheelchair access:
B. INTERPRETER
Do you require an interpreter for the hearing? Yes No
If yes, specify language and dialect:
7. REPLY TO APPEAL CHECKLIST
All relevant documents are attached
Attach all documents you are relying upon in support of your Reply to Appeal. Keep a copy of your Reply to Appeal and
any attached information for your own records. Note: A copy of this form and all material attached may be viewed by the
Appellant/s. The person completing the documents is responsible for their content.
Multiple copies of this Reply to Appeal and attachments have been made
You must prepare multiple copies of the Reply to Appeal and its attachments. The original and two copies must be lodged
with the Tribunal and one copy must be sent by you to each Appellant before, at the same time, or as soon as practicable
after lodging the Reply to Appeal.
8. SIGNATURE
Respondent’s signature or signature of legal representative
Name
Signature
Date
Lodge your Reply to Appeal at your nearest NCAT Registry
Post to NCAT Appeal Panel Unit, PO Box K1026 Haymarket NSW 1240 or DX 11539 Sydney Downtown. For NCAT Registry
locations refer to information on your Tribunal orders or NCAT correspondence. For all NCAT enquires telephone 1300 006 228
or visit www.ncat.nsw.gov.au.
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