SACAT can review certain decisions made under Legal Practitioner Act 1981 (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site).

Types of decisions SACAT can review

SACAT can review certain decisions of the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner (Commissioner) with respect to current or former legal practitioners.

The Tribunal has jurisdiction to review:

  • a decision of the Commissioner to require a practitioner to undergo a health assessment.
  • a decision of the Commissioner to exercise disciplinary action under their own authority, rather than lodging a complaint with the Tribunal.

For more information on SACAT’s jurisdiction to review certain decisions of the Commissioner, please see Guideline – Reviews of LPCC decisions.(external site) (external site) (external site)

Applying for a review

An application for review must be made within 1 month after the person lodging the review:

  • was given written notice of the decision being reviewed.
  • was given written notification of the determination being reviewed.

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

  • have a copy of the decision or determination 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 . (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)
  2. In the keyword field type the word ‘legal practitioner’ 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 or determination you are seeking to review. You can do this by either:
    • uploading a copy of the decision or determination with your online application
    • emailing the decision or determination to us  
      at sacat@sacat.sa.gov.au
    • post the decision or determination 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.

Further information about SACAT fees and charges is available at our website, Fees and charges (external site) and Fee waivers and exmeption (external site) (external site).

I need more help

If you have further questions call SACAT on 1800 723 767.

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

SACAT also has jurisdiction to receive and determine disciplinary proceedings under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981.