Evidence at the Administrative Review Tribunal
Evidence is one of the most important parts of an appeal at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
The Administrative Review Tribunal can only make a decision based on the evidence it receives. If something is not backed up by evidence, the Tribunal may not accept it—no matter how important it feels to you.
What is evidence?
Evidence is anything that helps prove the facts of your situation to the Tribunal.
Evidence can include:
• Your own words (written, recorded, or spoken at a hearing).
• Statements from people who know you well (family, carers, support workers).
• Reports or letters from professionals (for example, doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists).
• Written records (emails, invoices, care plans, diaries).
Important:
The Administrative Review Tribunal is not a court, so it allows a wider range of evidence than courts do. You can give the Administrative Review Tribunal anything you think supports your case. Some evidence will be more persuasive than others.
Why do I need evidence?
Many people have problems at the Administrative Review Tribunal because they don’t realise they need evidence for every part of their case.
You need evidence to support each fact you want the Administrative Review Tribunal to agree with.
For example:
• If you say a support is necessary → you need evidence showing why.
• If you say your condition affects daily life → you need evidence showing how.
• If you say current supports are not enough → you need evidence explaining what goes wrong.
Additional Resources
NDIS APPEALS TOOLKIT – HERE