NSW Inverell NCAT CCD List Today

The Inverell NCAT Consumer and Commercial Division hearing list shows the everyday civil disputes listed before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal in the Inverell area. The Consumer and Commercial Division, usually shortened to CCD, is the busiest part of NCAT and resolves practical disagreements between tenants and landlords, consumers and traders, owners corporations and lot owners, and home owners and builders. If you have received a notice of hearing for an Inverell matter, this list helps you confirm the date, time and venue so you can plan your appearance with confidence.

NCAT operates under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) and is designed to be quicker, cheaper and less formal than a court. Most people who appear in the Consumer and Commercial Division represent themselves, and the Tribunal Member who hears the case applies the law to the evidence you bring, such as the tenancy agreement, quotes, invoices, photographs, text messages and emails.

What the Consumer and Commercial Division Handles

The CCD covers a wide spread of case types under a range of enabling laws. A single hearing list for Inverell can include residential tenancy terminations, bond disputes, strata levy recovery, faulty motor vehicle claims and building defect matters, all listed on the same day. The division is deliberately broad so that residents of the New England and Northern Tablelands region can resolve most consumer disputes in one place.

Common Inverell NCAT CCD case types

• Residential tenancy: rental arrears, repairs, rent increases, termination and possession, and rental bond claims under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010.
• Social housing: disputes involving community housing providers and the NSW Land and Housing Corporation.
• Home building: defective or incomplete work, and claims for the cost of rectification under the Home Building Act 1989.
• Strata and community schemes: unpaid levies, by-law disputes and repairs under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
• Consumer claims: goods and services that are faulty, not delivered or not fit for purpose under the Australian Consumer Law and the Fair Trading Act 1987.
• Motor vehicles: disputes about vehicle purchases and repairs under the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013.
• Retail leases, agent commissions, dividing fences, retirement villages and residential communities.

Monetary limits you should know

The Tribunal can only hear claims up to set financial limits, and those limits cannot be waived by a Tribunal Member. Knowing the ceiling for your claim type helps you lodge in the right place the first time.

• Consumer claims: generally up to $40,000.
• Home building disputes: up to $500,000.
• Retail lease disputes: up to $750,000, after mediation with the NSW Small Business Commissioner.

If your claim is worth more than the relevant limit, a court such as the Local Court or District Court may be the correct forum instead of NCAT.

Where NCAT Sits in Inverell

Consumer and Commercial Division hearings are usually held at the venue closest to the place of the contract or dispute. Tenancy matters are heard near the rental premises, and home building matters near the building at the centre of the disagreement. For local residents, Inverell hearings are conducted at the Inverell Court House on Otho Street, Inverell NSW 2360, a heritage building completed in 1886 with its distinctive clock tower and red cedar joinery. The same site hosts the Inverell Local Court, so it is worth checking your notice carefully to confirm which jurisdiction your matter falls under.

Inverell is a regional centre of just over 12,000 people on the Macintyre River, around 570 kilometres north of Sydney and 124 kilometres north-west of Armidale. Because the region is spread across the Northern Tablelands, some New England matters are also listed at nearby venues. If your case has been moved or you want to compare listings across the region, you can review the Armidale NCAT CCD list or the Tamworth NCAT CCD, as Tamworth serves as a registry hub for the wider region.

How Inverell NCAT CCD Hearings Work

Tenancy and social housing matters are usually first listed for conciliation and hearing together on the same day. Conciliation is an informal discussion, guided by a Tribunal officer or Member, where both sides try to reach agreement. If you resolve the matter at conciliation, NCAT can record the outcome as consent orders, which are binding. If agreement is not reached, the matter moves to a contested hearing, either straight away or on a later date.

Attending by telephone or video

Regional residents do not always have to travel to Otho Street in person. You can ask NCAT for permission to attend a hearing by telephone or video, which is helpful if you live on a rural property outside Inverell or have work and family commitments. Send your request as early as possible before the hearing date. If it is approved, NCAT sends you step by step instructions and a link to join. If you do not hear back, you should plan to appear in person.

Checking your listing

NCAT hearing lists are published online and updated regularly throughout the day. You can search by case number, party name, location and jurisdiction, and view listings up to three weeks in advance. Always check the venue and time on the morning of your hearing, because listings can change.

NCAT by the Numbers

The scale of NCAT shows how central the Consumer and Commercial Division is to dispute resolution across New South Wales, including regional areas like Inverell.

• In 2023-24, NCAT received 71,223 applications and finalised 70,666 matters, achieving a clearance ratio of 99.2 percent.
• Around 82.5 percent of Consumer and Commercial Division applications were lodged online in 2023-24, rising to 83.3 percent in 2024-25.
• Hearings and other listing events were held in 48 locations across NSW in 2023-24 and 45 locations in 2024-25, reflecting a strong regional footprint.
• NCAT held 104,837 hearings and listing events in 2023-24, including conciliations, directions and mediations.
• In 2024-25, applications rose 3.5 percent on the previous year, with 655 internal appeals lodged.

Fees for Consumer and Commercial Division Applications

NCAT fees are prescribed under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Regulation 2022 and are reviewed each year. Fees are modest compared with court filing costs, and concessions are available. As at 1 July 2025, the main Consumer and Commercial Division fees are set out below.

• Residential proceedings such as tenancy: $62 standard, $16 concession, $124 for corporations.
• General consumer or commercial claims not more than $10,000, or with no amount claimed: $62.
• General claims over $10,000 to $30,000: $128.
• General claims more than $30,000: $330.
• Strata and community schemes general application: $128.
• Retail leases: $127.

The concession rate is set at 25 percent of the full fee and applies to eligible pensioners, holders of a grant of legal aid, and people assisted by a community legal centre.

How to Prepare for an Inverell NCAT CCD Hearing

Good preparation is the single biggest factor in a smooth hearing. Because the Tribunal decides matters on the evidence, arriving organised gives you the best chance of presenting your case clearly.

• Read your notice of hearing and confirm the date, time and venue.
• Gather your documents: the agreement, receipts, quotes, invoices, photographs, and any written communication.
• Prepare a short, plain summary of what happened and the outcome you are seeking.
• Bring copies for the Tribunal Member and the other party.
• Contact the other party beforehand, as NCAT expects parties to attempt resolution first.
• Arrive early and allow time for parking near Otho Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer at Inverell NCAT CCD?

In most Consumer and Commercial Division matters there is no automatic right to legal representation, and the process is designed for people to represent themselves. Retail lease matters are an exception. You can always bring a support person, and you can seek advice from a tenants advice service or community legal centre before the hearing.

What happens if I do not attend?

If you do not attend, the hearing generally goes ahead without you and orders can be made in your absence. It is in your interest to attend so your side is heard and you can question the other party.

Can I change my hearing venue or date?

You can apply to change the venue, but this is usually only granted if the other party agrees or the Tribunal accepts your reasons. You can also request an adjournment to change the date, which NCAT will consider on its merits.

Are NCAT hearings open to the public?

Consumer and Commercial Division hearings are generally open to the public, so anyone may sit in on a hearing unless the Tribunal directs otherwise.

How do I enforce an NCAT order?

Money orders made by NCAT can be certified and registered with the Local Court for enforcement. Keep a copy of your orders and act within the applicable time limits.