NSW Bathurst NCAT CCD List Today

This page publishes the daily hearing list for the Consumer and Commercial Division (CCD) of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) sitting at Bathurst. It sets out the matters scheduled for hearing at the Bathurst venue, showing the masked party names, the courtroom and the listed time for each case. The list is a plain-language snapshot of the official schedule drawn from the NSW Online Registry, and it is designed to help tenants, landlords, traders, consumers, agents and legal representatives confirm when and where a Bathurst NCAT matter is being heard.

Because listings can change at short notice, this page is a starting point rather than a substitute for the registry. Party names are partially masked for privacy, and the presiding Tribunal Member and hearing room details are only released from midnight on the day of the hearing. Always confirm your matter directly with NCAT before travelling to the venue.

Understanding NCAT and the Consumer and Commercial Division

NCAT began operating on 1 January 2014 and brought the work of more than 20 former tribunals into a single body. It resolves civil and administrative disputes across New South Wales through five parts: the Consumer and Commercial Division, the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division, the Guardianship Division, the Occupational Division and the Appeal Panel. The Consumer and Commercial Division is the busiest arm of the tribunal, and tenancy matters make up the largest share of its work.

The scale of NCAT is significant. In 2024-25 the tribunal received 73,724 applications, a 3.5 per cent increase on the previous year, and finalised 70,693 matters at an overall clearance ratio of 95.9 per cent. NCAT held 124,736 hearings and other listing events across 45 locations in New South Wales, and 655 internal appeals were lodged. Bathurst is one of those regional venues, so a matter listed here forms part of a state-wide caseload that runs into the tens of thousands each year.

How busy is the Consumer and Commercial Division?

The Consumer and Commercial Division carries the majority of NCAT's total volume. In 2024-25, 83.3 per cent of applications in this division were lodged online, the highest online lodgement rate of any division, which reflects how routine and high-volume these disputes are. Applications lodged across the tribunal have moved with the housing and rental market: 76,437 in 2022-23, 71,223 in 2023-24, and back up to 73,724 in 2024-25. That trend matters for anyone with a Bathurst listing, because higher lodgement volumes can affect how far ahead hearings are scheduled.

Not every dispute connected to Bathurst is heard at this venue. The Guardianship Division sits separately and does not publish a list, and appeals from a Consumer and Commercial Division decision go to the internal Appeal Panel rather than to a local court. If your matter involves a criminal charge or a civil claim outside the tribunal's scope, you may instead need the Bathurst Local Court list or a higher court in the same building.

What Kinds of Cases Appear on the Bathurst NCAT CCD List

The Consumer and Commercial Division hears a broad set of everyday disputes. A typical Bathurst CCD list can include any of the following:

• Residential tenancy disputes under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, including bond claims, rent arrears, repairs, termination and possession.
• Social housing and residential community matters, covering public and community housing and residential land lease communities.
• Home building claims under the Home Building Act 1989, which must first be investigated by NSW Fair Trading before they can be lodged.
• Consumer claims about goods and services, including refunds, faulty products and unsatisfactory work.
• Motor vehicle disputes between consumers and traders.
• Commercial matters such as agent commissions and fees, agricultural tenancy and dividing fences.
• Retail lease, strata and community scheme disputes.

Consumer and Commercial Division hearings are held at the venue closest to the dispute. Tenancy matters are listed at the venue nearest the rental premises, and home building matters at the venue nearest the building in question. This is why disputes connected to the Bathurst region and the surrounding Central West are listed at the Bathurst venue rather than in Sydney.

How Bathurst NCAT Hearings Work

Most Consumer and Commercial Division matters follow a two-step process. Parties are first asked to try to reach agreement through conciliation, and matters are often listed together in a group list at the same time. If conciliation does not resolve the dispute, a Tribunal Member hears the matter and makes a decision. NCAT is designed to be quicker, cheaper and less formal than a court, and parties usually represent themselves, although leave to be represented can be granted in some circumstances.

All NCAT hearings are sound recorded, and a copy of the recording can be requested for a fee. If a party does not attend, the hearing can still proceed and orders can be made in their absence, so attendance is strongly in each party's interest. Hearings may be conducted in person, by telephone or by video conference, which is particularly useful for regional venues such as Bathurst.

NCAT Fees for Consumer and Commercial Matters

Fees are set under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Regulation 2022 and are indexed each year. The figures below apply from 1 July 2026 for the Consumer and Commercial Division:

• Residential proceedings (tenancy, social housing, residential communities, retirement villages and boarding houses): $64 standard, $128 for corporations, $16 reduced.
• General consumer or commercial claims up to $10,000 or no set amount: $64 standard.
• Claims over $10,000 up to $30,000: $133 standard.
• Claims over $30,000: $344 standard.
• Strata and community scheme general application: $133 standard.
• Retail leases: $132 standard.
• Internal appeal to the Appeal Panel: $540 standard.

A reduced concession fee, set at 25 per cent 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. Guardianship Division applications and certain other matters carry no fee at all.

How to Check and Read the Bathurst NCAT List

The official source for hearing details is the NSW Online Registry Court and Tribunal Lists. You can search by case file number, for example 2014/00001234, or by party name. Select NCAT from the jurisdiction list and then choose Bathurst from the location list. A few practical points help when you check a listing:

• The default view shows today's listings, and you can search up to three weeks ahead or for hearings in the past seven days.
• Online list information is refreshed every 60 seconds, so a listing you saw earlier in the day may update.
• The free Search NSW Court Lists mobile app, available on the App Store and Google Play, lets you check Bathurst listings and get directions to the venue.
• The Guardianship Division does not publish hearing lists, so those matters will not appear online.

On this page and on the registry, each entry generally shows the parties, the courtroom and the listed time. Names are abbreviated for privacy. Because Member and room allocations are confirmed only from midnight on the hearing day, early listings may show limited detail.

About the Bathurst Hearing Venue

NCAT sits in Bathurst at the historic Bathurst Courthouse on Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795. The courthouse was designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet, completed in 1880, and is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Bathurst is a major regional centre in the Central West of New South Wales, around 200 kilometres west-northwest of Sydney, and serves a local government area with a population of roughly 43,500. The venue also hosts Bathurst Local Court and Bathurst District Court sittings, which makes it a central point for legal matters across the Central Tablelands region.

For general enquiries about NCAT listings, applications or scheduling, parties can contact NCAT on 1300 006 228 during business hours, or use the NSW Online Registry. This website is an independent resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to NCAT or any government body.

Practical Tips for Parties Listed at Bathurst NCAT

• Confirm your hearing date, time and venue on the NSW Online Registry the day before, as listings can change.
• Arrive early and bring several copies of your evidence, including the tenancy agreement, receipts, photographs, condition reports, quotes or correspondence relevant to your matter.
• Prepare a short, clear summary of the orders you are asking the tribunal to make.
• If you cannot attend in person, ask NCAT in advance about a telephone or video hearing.
• If you need an interpreter or disability support, request it ahead of the hearing date.

Parties across the Central West often have matters at more than one venue. Tenancy and consumer disputes closer to neighbouring towns are listed at their nearest tribunal location, so check the Orange NCAT CCD or Dubbo NCAT CCD list if your dispute sits closer to those centres. For a criminal or larger civil matter escalating past the Local Court, the Bathurst District Court handles committals and appeals for the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CCD mean at Bathurst NCAT?

CCD stands for the Consumer and Commercial Division, the part of NCAT that handles tenancy, home building, consumer, motor vehicle, retail lease, strata and related disputes. The Bathurst NCAT CCD list shows these matters scheduled at the Bathurst venue.

Is this the official NCAT hearing list?

No. This page presents a readable version of the daily list for convenience. The official and most current source is the NSW Online Registry Court and Tribunal Lists, which is updated every 60 seconds. Always verify details there or with the registry before attending.

How do I find my case on the Bathurst list?

Search the NSW Online Registry by your case file number or party name, select NCAT as the jurisdiction and Bathurst as the location. You can also use the free Search NSW Court Lists app.

How much does it cost to apply to the Consumer and Commercial Division?

From 1 July 2026, residential proceedings such as tenancy cost $64 for individuals, and general consumer or commercial claims range from $64 for smaller claims up to $344 for claims over $30,000. Concession rates of 25 per cent and fee waivers are available for eligible applicants.

What should I bring to a Bathurst NCAT hearing?

Bring all documents that support your case, such as the lease, rent records, bond details, condition reports, photographs, quotes and any written communication, along with copies for the tribunal and the other party.