NSW Batemans Bay NCAT CCD List Today

This page tracks the daily Consumer and Commercial Division (CCD) tribunal list for matters connected to Batemans Bay and the wider Eurobodalla Shire. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is the single body that resolves most everyday civil disputes in New South Wales, and the Consumer and Commercial Division is by far its busiest arm. Across the 2023-24 financial year NCAT received 71,223 applications and finalised 70,666 matters, achieving an overall clearance ratio of 99.2 per cent, and the Consumer and Commercial Division accounted for close to three-quarters of that total workload. For residents and small businesses on the South Coast, this list is the practical way to confirm when a tenancy, building, consumer or strata matter is scheduled to be heard.

What the Consumer and Commercial Division decides

The Consumer and Commercial Division handles disputes that arise from renting, buying, building and living arrangements. Unlike the Batemans Bay Local Court, which deals with criminal, traffic and general Local Court matters, the CCD is a civil tribunal. It is designed to be low cost and accessible, and most people represent themselves rather than engaging a lawyer. Matters are decided by a Tribunal Member under legislation such as the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, the Home Building Act 1989, the Australian Consumer Law and the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.

Case types commonly listed for the Eurobodalla and South Coast region

• Residential tenancy and social housing: bond refunds, rental arrears, repairs, termination and possession, and rent increase disputes.
• Holiday and short-term letting: bond and damage claims tied to the region's large seasonal rental market.
• Home building: defective or incomplete work, variations and payment disputes under residential building contracts.
• Consumer goods and services: faulty products, refunds, and unsatisfactory services under the Australian Consumer Law.
• Motor vehicles: claims about vehicle purchases and repairs.
• Strata and community schemes: levies, by-laws, repairs and management disputes.
• Commercial and retail: agent commissions, agricultural tenancy, dividing fences and retail lease matters.

NCAT by the numbers

The figures below give context to how large and active the tribunal is, and why a clear, up to date list matters for parties in regional areas.

• Applications lodged rose by 3.5 per cent in 2024-25 compared with the previous year, continuing a heavy statewide caseload.
• In 2024-25, 83.3 per cent of Consumer and Commercial Division applications were lodged online, reflecting a strong shift to digital filing.
• NCAT held hearings and other listing events in 45 locations across New South Wales in 2024-25, including regional South Coast venues.
• The tribunal achieved an overall clearance ratio of 95.9 per cent in 2024-25, meaning it finalised almost as many matters as it received.
• Only 655 internal appeals were lodged in 2024-25, and complaints were recorded in just 0.62 per cent of all matters, which points to a high rate of first-instance resolution.

How Batemans Bay NCAT hearings are conducted

The Consumer and Commercial Division lists matters at the venue closest to the place of the contract or the dispute. Tenancy matters are generally heard near the rental premises, and home building matters near the property in question, which is why South Coast disputes are scheduled to the Batemans Bay list rather than a metropolitan registry. Most initial listings, directions and conciliation events are held by telephone or video, while contested final hearings may be held in person. Group lists are common, where several similar matters are set down for the same time and the Member assists parties with settlement before any contested hearing proceeds.

Because NCAT operates a centralised registry model, parties in Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Tuross Head and Broulee can take part without travelling long distances. The registry can be contacted on 1300 006 228, and a party who cannot attend as directed may request permission to appear by telephone or video using the tribunal's request form.

Application fees for Consumer and Commercial Division matters

Fees are set by the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Regulation 2022 and are indexed each 1 July, so confirm the current amount before lodging. The figures below applied as at 1 July 2025. Corporation fees are double the standard fee, and the concession rate for eligible pensioners, legal aid recipients and community legal centre clients is set at 25 per cent of the full fee.

• Residential proceedings (including tenancy and social housing): $62 standard, $16 concession.
• General consumer or commercial claims not more than $10,000 or with no amount: $62.
• Claims over $10,000 up to $30,000: $128.
• Claims more than $30,000: $330.
• Strata and community schemes general application: $128.
• Retail leases: $127.

A criminal or traffic charge tied to the same address does not go to NCAT at all. Those matters are heard down the road at Batemans Bay Local Court, and more serious indictable charges are committed on to the District Court. If your matter is a summons for a driving offence or an apprehended violence order rather than a tenancy or building dispute, check that list instead, as the two share a town but nothing else.

How long an NCAT matter takes

There is no guaranteed turnaround, and waits move with registry workload. As a general guide, many Consumer and Commercial Division matters reach a first listed date roughly two to eight weeks after lodgement. Tenancy lists tend to sit at the shorter end, while defended general and building matters run longer and can involve several directions hearings before a final hearing. Straightforward bond, refund and undefended claims are frequently decided on the first date. Where a party wishes to appeal, an internal appeal to the Appeal Panel is generally lodged within 28 days, although shorter periods can apply to some residential proceedings, so parties should confirm the deadline that applies to their matter.

How to read the Batemans Bay NCAT CCD daily list

Each entry on the list shows the parties, the court room and the scheduled time. Party names are shown in the format applicant versus respondent, and are partially masked on this page for privacy. In tenancy matters the applicant is often a landlord, agent or social housing provider, and in consumer matters a business may appear as the respondent. The time shown is the listing time set by the tribunal, and grouped times are common where several matters share a single list. Details can change at short notice, so the listing here should always be checked against the official record before attending.

Batemans Bay and the Eurobodalla region

Demand for civil dispute resolution on the South Coast is shaped by the area's demographics and economy. The Eurobodalla Shire recorded a population of 40,593 at the 2021 Census, with Batemans Bay itself home to 17,519 residents. The shire has an older profile than the nation as a whole, with a median age of 54 compared with 38 nationally and 32.9 per cent of residents aged 65 and over, which drives activity in tenancy, retirement living and aged care matters. The region's population is forecast to grow from about 41,933 in 2024 to 47,407 by 2036, an increase of more than 17 per cent, with construction, real estate, retail and tourism among the main growth industries. Batemans Bay sits about 280 kilometres south of Sydney and 151 kilometres east of Canberra, and its strong holiday letting and building sectors help explain the mix of tenancy, consumer and home building matters that appear on this list.

Nearby towns on the same stretch of coast run their own lists. A rental or consumer matter closer to the southern end may be scheduled at Narooma or at Moruya court, while parties travelling from the Shoalhaven often deal with the Nowra court list today. Confirm which venue your notice names before you set out, because NCAT groups matters by the location of the dispute, not by where you live.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Batemans Bay NCAT CCD the same as the Local Court?

No. NCAT is a civil tribunal that resolves consumer, tenancy, building and strata disputes, while the Batemans Bay Local Court deals with criminal, traffic and general court matters. They are separate lists with different procedures.

Do I have to attend in person at Batemans Bay?

Not always. Many initial listings, directions and conciliation events are held by telephone or video, and you can request permission to appear remotely. Contested final hearings are more likely to be held in person.

How much does it cost to lodge a Consumer and Commercial Division application?

As at 1 July 2025, residential proceedings cost $62 with a $16 concession rate, and general claims range from $62 up to $330 depending on the amount claimed. Fees are indexed each July, so check the current schedule.

How do I find my case if it is not on this page?

Use the NSW Online Registry Court and Tribunal Lists and search by your case number or party name. That service is the official, live record and is updated throughout the day.

Do most people use a lawyer at NCAT?

No. The Consumer and Commercial Division is designed to be accessible, and most parties represent themselves. Representation usually requires the tribunal's permission, which a Member decides at or before the first hearing.