Processing an Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) decision 277-09180070

Once a decision is made, the AAT will notify the customers within 14 days of the date of the decision. The AAT will email Child Support a copy of the decision within 24 hours of the decision being sent to the parties.

The AAT can:

• vary the decision
• dismiss the application
• set the decision aside and substitute a new decision
• affirm the decision
• set the decision aside and send back for reconsideration, or
• set the decision aside - s42C (AAT Act) - Powers of AAT if parties reach an agreement. A s42c has the effect of affirming, varying or setting aside a decision. Process the decision accordingly

See the Background page in Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) applications against Child Support for information about roles and responsibilities.