WA State Administrative Tribunal Building List Today

The State Administrative Tribunal Building at 565 Hay Street in Perth's central business district is the primary hearing venue for one of the busiest independent review bodies in Western Australia. If you are searching for the daily hearing list for a matter listed at this location, the case you are following is one of thousands processed here each year. In 2022/23 the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) recorded 8,045 matter lodgements, the highest annual figure in five years and a 17.5 per cent increase across the period from 2018/19. This page brings the daily cause list for the State Administrative Tribunal Building into a single searchable view so you can confirm your hearing time, courtroom, and matter number without navigating multiple government portals.

State Administrative Tribunal Building daily hearing list

The daily hearing list for the State Administrative Tribunal Building is refreshed every business day through an automated overnight process, which means the current day's listings are typically available in the morning before hearings commence. Each entry generally shows the matter name or matter number, the hearing type, the assigned member, the room, and the scheduled time. Because SAT sits across several jurisdictions on the same day, a single day's list can move between guardianship reviews, planning appeals, commercial tenancy disputes, and vocational regulation complaints. Reviewing the list the evening before or first thing in the morning is the most reliable way to confirm where you need to be.

It is worth noting that some matters do not display a party name. To protect the identity of vulnerable people, guardianship and administration matters and certain other sensitive proceedings are listed by matter number only. If your matter is not shown by name, use the matter number printed on any correspondence you have received from the Tribunal to locate it on the list.

Why listings can change on the hearing day

The published online list reflects the position captured overnight. Any adjustments made on the day itself, such as a matter being adjourned, reallocated to another room, or vacated, are not always reflected in the online version. The display boards inside the building on Level 6 are live and remain the most accurate record for same-day changes. If you cannot attend in person and need to confirm a last-minute change, contacting the Tribunal directly is the safest approach.

About the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia

The State Administrative Tribunal was established under the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 and began operating on 1 January 2005. It is an independent body that makes and reviews a broad range of administrative decisions affecting Western Australians. For most people who appear before it, SAT is their first and most significant contact with the justice system, which shaped the design brief for the building itself. The Tribunal reviews decisions of government agencies and public officials, resolves civil disputes, and makes original decisions in areas such as guardianship and administration.

SAT groups its work into four broad streams: Commercial and Civil, Development and Resources, Human Rights, and Vocational Regulation. Members with expertise in each field hear and determine matters, supported by sessional members who bring specialist knowledge to particular lists. This structure allows a firearms licensing review, a strata title dispute, a planning appeal, and a guardianship application to all be heard within the same organisation on the same day.

How busy is the Tribunal?

The Tribunal's workload has grown substantially. Total lodgements rose from 6,845 in 2018/19 to 8,045 in 2022/23. Finalisations kept pace, with 7,792 matters completed in 2022/23 against 6,799 in 2018/19, a 12.8 per cent increase over the five years. The volume of individual documents moving through the Tribunal illustrates the scale even more clearly: 82,210 documents were lodged in 2022/23, up 78.3 per cent from 46,104 in 2018/19. That growth in paperwork reflects both rising demand and the shift toward electronic filing through the eCourts Portal.

Which matters make up most of the list?

The Human Rights stream is by far the largest single driver of activity. In 2022/23 it accounted for 5,669 lodgements, of which 5,606 were guardianship and administration matters, meaning applications about substitute decision-making for people with a decision-making disability dominate the caseload. Human Rights lodgements grew 42.5 per cent across the five-year period. The Commercial and Civil stream followed with 1,974 lodgements, led by commercial lease amendments and building and construction disputes. Building and construction matters in particular jumped 81.1 per cent over five years to 413 lodgements in 2022/23. The Development and Resources stream recorded 208 lodgements and Vocational Regulation 194, showing how a comparatively small number of complex planning and disciplinary matters sit alongside a very high volume of guardianship work.

Where the State Administrative Tribunal Building is located

The Tribunal is located at Level 6, 565 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000, within the Cathedral and Treasury precinct of the central business district. It sits between the Perth City Library and the Public Trustee's Office, with the nearest intersections being Hay and Barrack Streets and Hay and Pier Streets. Counter enquiries are handled on the sixth floor between 8:30am and 4:30pm on business days. The building fit-out spans multiple levels and includes 22 hearing rooms, numerous mediation rooms, and a large conference room, with Australian Blackbutt timber used throughout the interior as part of a deliberately open and non-threatening design intended to support mediation rather than confrontation.

Getting there and building access

A number of paid parking options are available nearby, and while street parking is limited there is a dedicated pick-up and drop-off bay directly outside the Tribunal. Security screening operates at the entrance, using scanners similar to those at airports. You may be asked to remove metal items before passing through, and bags and personal belongings are screened. No one may enter with a weapon or any item that could be used as a weapon. Allow extra time to clear security so you arrive at your hearing room on schedule. Once inside, display boards list the matters being heard that day.

How to search for a matter at the State Administrative Tribunal

The official Daily Hearing List is published on the Department of Justice eCourts Portal and can be searched by name, jurisdiction, and location. For hearings scheduled on future dates, a separate Court Listings search is available. To locate a matter you will usually need the party name or the matter number. The Tribunal also maintains two public registers under section 155 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004, which record basic details of public matters and can help you identify a matter number where the name is suppressed.

Tribunal hearings and directions hearings are generally open to the public. Mediation sittings and compulsory conferences, however, are closed. If you are a member of the media seeking to attend, accreditation is required through the Department of Justice. For anyone comparing venues across the state, our WA daily court lists directory brings the Supreme, District, Magistrates, Family, and Coroners courts together with SAT in one place.

Steps to find your hearing

• Note your matter number from any letter or order you have received from the Tribunal.
• Check the daily list on this page or the eCourts Portal on the morning of your hearing.
• If your matter shows a number rather than a name, match it against your correspondence.
• Confirm the room number and time, then allow additional time for security screening.
• On arrival, check the live display boards on Level 6 for any same-day changes.

Lodging and managing a matter online

Proceedings in the Tribunal are commenced by filing originating documents, and all SAT originating documents can be lodged electronically through the eLodgment system on the eCourts Portal. The same portal supports Western Australia's wider court system, so the legal profession, government agencies, and self-represented litigants can all use it. No special software is needed beyond internet access, a compatible browser, and an email account. Electronic filing records the exact date and time of lodgement, and a document filed this way is taken to have been filed at that recorded time, which removes much of the uncertainty around postal or fax submissions.

Where documents are submitted in person, this is done at Level 6, 565 Hay Street between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Submissions relating to a listed hearing should generally reach the Tribunal at least three days beforehand; anything lodged inside that window is treated as urgent. If you need to vacate a hearing within three days of the date, you should also telephone the Tribunal as soon as possible in addition to lodging your request.

Costs and representation

SAT is designed to be accessible to people without lawyers. Parties may represent themselves or be represented by a lawyer or another person with relevant experience. Application fees cover all services, including mediation, up to and including the first day of a hearing, with an additional fee payable for each further hearing day; in practice most hearings are completed within a single day. Application fees vary by matter type, and many sit below $170, though you should always check the current fee for your specific application. Free or low-cost assistance is available through Legal Aid Western Australia and the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia for those who qualify.

How this venue fits within the WA court system

Western Australia operates the most geographically dispersed court network in the country, and the State Administrative Tribunal sits alongside the traditional courts rather than within them. Where the criminal and general civil workload is handled by bodies such as the Magistrates Court of Western Australia and the superior Supreme Court of WA, SAT concentrates on administrative review, guardianship, and specialist civil disputes. Some SAT matters, particularly guardianship and planning work, are also heard away from Hay Street, so if your listing refers to a regional or on-site sitting you may need the SAT on-site hearing list rather than the Building list shown here.

Frequently asked questions

What time are hearings listed at the State Administrative Tribunal Building?

Hearing times vary by matter and member. The daily list shows the scheduled time for each matter, and the list is available in the morning before hearings begin. Arrive early enough to clear security and locate your room, and check the Level 6 display boards for any same-day changes.

Why is my matter not showing a name on the list?

Some matters, particularly guardianship and administration proceedings, are listed by matter number only to protect the privacy of the people involved. Use the matter number from your Tribunal correspondence to find your listing.

Can the public attend a SAT hearing?

Yes. Tribunal hearings and directions hearings are generally open to the public. Mediation sessions and compulsory conferences are closed, and the matter name may be withheld in sensitive cases.

Where do I lodge documents for a matter at this venue?

Most documents are lodged electronically through the eLodgment system on the eCourts Portal. Documents can also be lodged in person at Level 6, 565 Hay Street between 8:30am and 4:30pm on business days, ideally at least three days before a listed hearing.

How much does it cost to bring a matter to SAT?

Application fees depend on the matter type, and many are below $170. The fee covers services up to and including the first hearing day, with an additional fee for each further day, though most hearings finish within one day.

Is the State Administrative Tribunal a court?

SAT is an independent tribunal, not a court, established under the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004. It reviews and makes administrative decisions and resolves civil disputes, operating with less formality than the traditional courts while remaining an independent judicial body.