NSW Griffith NCAT CCD List Today

The Griffith NCAT Consumer and Commercial Division (CCD) list on this page shows matters scheduled before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for people and businesses across Griffith and the wider Riverina. NCAT is the New South Wales tribunal that resolves everyday civil disputes, and the Consumer and Commercial Division is its busiest arm. It hears residential tenancy claims, rental bond disputes, consumer claims about faulty goods and services, motor vehicle complaints, home building disputes, retail lease disagreements, and strata and community scheme matters. This page brings the Griffith CCD hearing schedule into one place so applicants, respondents, tenants, landlords, small traders, and legal representatives can check listing dates without phoning the registry.

NCAT began operating on 1 January 2014 under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW). It replaced 22 separate tribunals and boards, including the former Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT), giving New South Wales a single point of entry for most civil and administrative disputes. The Consumer and Commercial Division carries the largest share of that work, and matters connected to Griffith and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area are heard locally rather than being sent to Sydney.

What the Consumer and Commercial Division Handles in Griffith

The Griffith CCD list covers a broad range of civil matters. Each case type sits under its own enabling legislation, and each has its own monetary limit and time limit. The main categories are set out below.

Tenancy and Social Housing

Tenancy is the single largest source of applications in the Consumer and Commercial Division. NCAT hears disputes between landlords, agents, and tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), including rental bond refunds, rent arrears, repairs, termination and possession, and disputes over keeping pets. Social housing tenants of providers such as the NSW Land and Housing Corporation and community housing organisations also bring matters here. With a median weekly rent of around $300 recorded in Griffith at the 2021 Census, tenancy listings are a regular feature of the local list.

Consumer Claims and Motor Vehicles

NCAT can hear a consumer claim about the supply of goods or services up to the value of $100,000 under the Australian Consumer Law and the Fair Trading Act 1987 (NSW). Orders can include payment of money, a refund with return of the goods, repair or replacement of faulty products, or completion of a service. Motor vehicle claims, a common category for regional drivers who buy from dealers, are managed as part of this list. A consumer claim must generally be lodged within three years of the problem arising, and the goods or services must have been supplied within the previous ten years.

Home Building Disputes

Home building matters are heard under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), with a jurisdiction limit of $500,000. These claims cover defective or incomplete residential building work, disputes over contracts, and breaches of the statutory warranties. In Griffith and surrounding townships, where new dwellings and renovations follow population growth, building disputes are a meaningful part of the commercial side of the list.

Retail Leases and Commercial Matters

Retail tenancy disputes between shop landlords and tenants are heard under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). NCAT can determine retail lease disputes up to $750,000 for leases signed on or after 1 July 2017, and up to $400,000 for earlier leases. Parties are often required to attempt mediation with the NSW Small Business Commissioner before applying. Given Banna Avenue's role as the retail centre of the Riverina, these matters have clear local relevance.

Strata, Community Schemes and Neighbourhood Matters

The division also resolves strata and community scheme disputes, agricultural tenancy claims for farms of one hectare or larger, dividing fence disagreements, and matters about holiday parks, boarding houses, and uncollected goods. Agricultural tenancy compensation orders can be made up to $500,000, which is significant across a farming region that produces wine grapes, citrus, and rice.

Not every dispute lodged in Griffith stays in the tribunal. Where a party challenges a point of law after the Appeal Panel, the matter can move to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and some tenancy or consumer claims overlap with debt recovery that belongs in a court instead. If your paperwork names a criminal or traffic charge rather than a civil claim, you likely want the Griffith local court list or the Griffith District Court for indictable and appeal work.

NCAT by the Numbers: 2024-25 in Review

The NCAT Annual Report 2024-2025, tabled in the NSW Parliament in May 2026, sets out the tribunal's statewide workload. These figures give useful context for how active the Consumer and Commercial Division is and how quickly matters move through the system.

• 73,724 applications were lodged across NCAT, a 3.5% increase on the previous year.
• 124,736 hearings and other listing events were held, including conciliations, directions, and mediations.
• Listing events took place across 45 locations in New South Wales, Griffith among them.
• 70,693 matters were finalised, with an overall clearance ratio of 95.9%.
• 83.3% of applications in the Consumer and Commercial Division were lodged online.
• 655 internal appeals were lodged with the NCAT Appeal Panel.

The high online lodgement rate reflects the shift to the NCAT Online Services portal, which now handles all Consumer and Commercial Division case types, including tenancy, consumer claims, home building, and strata.

Where Griffith NCAT Hearings Are Held

Griffith hearings sit at the Griffith Courthouse at 363 Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680, one of the city's oldest public buildings, opened in 1928. The venue shares its address with the Griffith Local Court and Griffith District Court, so it is important to check that your matter is a Consumer and Commercial Division listing and not a Local Court law list, which deals with criminal and traffic matters instead. Audio visual link facilities are available at this location, which supports remote appearances.

NCAT lists Consumer and Commercial Division matters at the venue closest to the dispute. Tenancy cases are heard near the rental property, and home building matters near the building in question. Where distance or circumstance makes attendance difficult, parties can ask to appear by telephone or video link, which is a practical option for people living on properties spread across the Murrumbidgee region.

How a Griffith CCD Matter Moves From Application to Decision

Most Consumer and Commercial Division cases follow a clear path. Applications are usually listed first for conciliation and hearing on the same day. Conciliation is a private, guided discussion where the parties try to reach agreement. If agreement is reached, the tribunal can make consent orders on the spot. If the matter cannot be resolved, it may proceed to a contested hearing, either that day or on a later date, where a tribunal member decides the outcome based on the law and the evidence.

NCAT is designed to be less formal than a court. Most people represent themselves, and legal representation generally requires the tribunal's permission. Decisions are legally binding and can be enforced. A party who is dissatisfied may have limited options to appeal to the NCAT Appeal Panel, and in some cases to a higher court.

NCAT Application Fees for Consumer and Commercial Matters

The following application fees apply from 1 July 2026 under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Regulation 2022. A reduced concession fee, set at 25% of the full fee, is available to eligible pensioners and people receiving legal aid or help from a community legal centre. Parties in serious financial hardship can apply for a fee waiver.

• Residential proceedings, including tenancy, social housing, and boarding houses: $64 standard, $16 concession, $128 corporation.
• Consumer or commercial claims not more than $10,000, or with no amount: $64 standard, $16 concession.
• Claims over $10,000 up to $30,000: $133 standard, $33 concession.
• Claims more than $30,000: $344 standard, $86 concession.
• Strata and community scheme general applications: $133 standard, $33 concession.
• Retail lease applications: $132 standard, $33 concession.

Griffith and the Riverina: Why Local Demand for the CCD Is Significant

Griffith is the commercial capital of the Riverina and a growing regional centre. The Griffith suburb recorded 19,505 residents at the 2021 Census, up 7.2% from 18,196 in 2016, while the wider Griffith local government area had a usual resident population of 27,086 people living in 10,831 dwellings. The city is culturally diverse, with a strong Italian heritage and a growing Indian community, and around 5.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This mix of renters, homeowners, small businesses, and agricultural operators generates a steady flow of tenancy, consumer, building, and commercial disputes, which is why a regularly updated Griffith NCAT CCD list is a useful local resource.

Griffith is not the only Riverina venue where the Consumer and Commercial Division sits, so check the town named on your notice before travelling. Tenants and traders further south often appear on the Leeton court list, while larger commercial matters may be directed to the regional hub covered by the Wagga court list. Confirm the venue with the registry, as NCAT lists each case at the location closest to the property or dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NCAT CCD mean?

NCAT stands for the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and CCD stands for its Consumer and Commercial Division. This division resolves civil disputes such as tenancy, consumer claims, home building, retail leases, and strata matters.

Is the Griffith NCAT CCD list the same as the Griffith Local Court list?

No. The Consumer and Commercial Division handles civil disputes only. The Griffith Local Court deals with criminal, traffic, and related matters. Both may sit at 363 Banna Avenue, so check which list your matter appears on.

How much does it cost to lodge a tenancy application at NCAT?

From 1 July 2026, a residential tenancy application costs $64 for a standard applicant and $16 at the concession rate for eligible pensioners and legal aid recipients.

Can I attend a Griffith NCAT hearing by phone or video?

Yes, in many cases. The Griffith venue has audio visual link facilities, and you can request to appear by telephone or video where attending in person is impractical. Approval is at the tribunal's discretion.

What is the largest consumer claim NCAT can decide?

The Consumer and Commercial Division can hear a consumer claim about goods or services up to $100,000. Home building claims can be heard up to $500,000, and retail lease disputes up to $750,000 for leases signed on or after 1 July 2017.

How do I confirm my hearing details?

Contact the NCAT registry to verify the date, time, and location of your matter. The listing on this page is provided for general information and may change without notice.