SACAT can review certain decisions made under the Harbors and Navigation Act 1993.

Types of decisions SACAT can review

SACAT can review the following decisions made by either the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport or the Chief Executive of the Department including:

  • taking disciplinary action against a port operator
  • insisting on the inclusion of a provision in a port operating agreement
  • not renewing a port operating agreement
  • refusing or cancelling a pilot's licence or pilotage exemption certificate - or to impose conditions on such a licence or certificate
  • refusing a boat operator's licence
  • cancelling a boat operator's licence
  • disqualifying a person from holding a boat operator's licence
  • declaring a qualification that is under the regulations equivalent to a boat operator's licence to be inoperative
  • prohibiting the use of a vessel.

Applying for a review

There is no time limit for a review of a decision made under the Harbors and Navigation Act 1993.

Before applying to SACAT for a review of a decision you must:

  • have a copy of the decision which you want to challenge – you should include this with your application
  • ensure you are ready to pay the required fee for making an application.

1. Start an online application.

2. In the keyword field type the word ‘harbors’ as shown below.

3.Scroll down to select the correct application type as per step 3. If you are not sure you have selected the correct application type, you can hover over the ‘question mark’ on the right-hand side to see a brief description.

4. Attach a copy of the decision you are seeking to review. You can do this by either:

  • uploading a copy of the decision with your online application
  • emailing the decision to us at sacat@sa.gov.au
  • post the decision to us at GPO Box 2361 Adelaide SA 5001.

You will need to quote your tracking code or file number when sending any correspondence to SACAT.

There is a filing fee applicable for this type of application.

Payment can be made online by credit card at the time of completing the online form, or by using one of the other options outlined in the payment section of the application form.

Current fees and information about payment methods and fee waiver options

I need more help

If you have further questions call SACAT on 1800 723 767 (menu option 4 then option 5 - for reviews of Government Decisions).

A staff member from SACAT can also help you complete your application over the phone

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