How to appeal an NDIS decision
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Most NDIA decisions follow two steps if you disagree: an internal review by the NDIA, then an application to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
Step 1: internal review
Ask the NDIA within 3 months of receiving the decision. This is required before most decisions can go to the Tribunal.
Step 2: the Administrative Review Tribunal
If you still disagree with the internal review decision, you can apply to the ART. The ART replaced the former Administrative Appeals Tribunal on 14 October 2024. Check the ART website for current time limits.
Free help
Free NDIS Appeals advocacy may be available to you. It is funded by the Australian Government.
What to expect
No tool or advocate can promise an outcome. A clear, well-organised case makes it easier for everyone to see what the evidence says.
Sources
- NDIS Act 2013, section 100 (review of reviewable decisions) — Compilation No. 23, 1 November 2025
- Administrative Review Tribunal — NDIS reviews — Tribunal started 14 October 2024 under the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024; checked 8 October 2026
- Department of Social Services — NDIS Appeals program — Free support for people seeking an ART review; checked 8 October 2026
Rules can change. Always check the current version and the date on your own decision letter.
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