The Murwillumbah NCAT Consumer and Commercial Division (CCD) hearing list sets out the tribunal matters scheduled for the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal in the Tweed Valley on any given sitting day. It is the day-to-day reference used by tenants, landlords, small traders, consumers and their representatives across Murwillumbah and the wider Tweed Shire to confirm when and where a matter will be heard. Because the list is drawn directly from NCAT's case management system, checking it before you travel is the simplest way to avoid a wasted trip or a missed appearance.
NCAT is the single tribunal that resolves most civil and administrative disputes in New South Wales. It was formed on 1 January 2014, when a group of former boards and tribunals were consolidated into one body, and the Consumer and Commercial Division is now its busiest arm. For residents of Murwillumbah, a town of 9,812 people at the 2021 Census, and the roughly 96,000 people living across the Tweed Shire, the CCD offers a lower cost and less formal path to a decision than the traditional court system.
What the Murwillumbah NCAT Consumer and Commercial Division handles
The Consumer and Commercial Division deals with everyday disputes about money, property and services. Most people who appear on the Murwillumbah CCD list are involved in a residential tenancy matter, but the division's jurisdiction is far wider than rental disputes alone.
Common case types on the CCD list
- Residential tenancy disputes under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, including bond refunds, rental arrears, repairs, and termination and possession.
- Social housing matters between tenants and community or public housing providers.
- Home building claims about defective or incomplete residential work.
- Consumer claims about goods and services that are faulty, unfinished or not as described.
- Motor vehicle disputes involving repairs, roadworthiness or purchases.
- Strata and community scheme disagreements, including levies and by-laws.
- Retail lease and commercial matters, agent fees and commissions, and dividing fences.
- Agricultural tenancy disputes over farmland of one hectare or more, where NCAT can order compensation of up to $500,000.
NCAT by the numbers
The scale of NCAT's work helps explain why the Murwillumbah CCD list changes so often. In its 2024-25 annual report, the tribunal recorded 73,724 applications lodged, a 3.5 per cent increase on the previous year. It finalised 70,693 matters and achieved an overall clearance ratio of 95.9 per cent, which means it resolved almost as many cases as it received during the year.
Over the same period NCAT held 124,736 hearings and other listing events, including conciliations, directions, mediations and interim orders, across 45 locations in New South Wales. The Consumer and Commercial Division remains the entry point for most applicants, and 83.3 per cent of CCD applications were lodged online rather than on paper. A further 655 internal appeals were lodged with the Appeal Panel, which shows that most first-instance decisions are accepted without challenge.
These figures matter for anyone checking the Murwillumbah list. High volumes mean matters are often grouped, and a single sitting can carry a dozen or more listings at staggered start times, as regional CCD lists across the state routinely show.
Where NCAT sits in Murwillumbah and the Tweed
NCAT hearings for the Tweed Valley are held at the Murwillumbah Court House at 61 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2484. The venue is shared with the local court complex in the centre of town, close to the Tweed River. Murwillumbah is the administrative seat of the Tweed Shire, a local government area of 1,321 square kilometres established in 1947, and it sits about 31 kilometres south-west of Tweed Heads and roughly 133 kilometres south of Brisbane.
Because sitting days at smaller regional venues are scheduled periodically rather than every day, it is worth confirming the exact date and hearing room before you attend. If your matter is listed at a nearby venue instead, the Tweed Heads NCAT CCD list covers the coastal end of the shire, while the Murwillumbah Local Court list is the place to check criminal, traffic and general local court matters heard at the same address.
How to find and read the Murwillumbah NCAT CCD list
Search the NSW Online Registry
Official NCAT hearing lists are published through the NSW Online Registry Court and Tribunal Lists. Select NCAT as the jurisdiction, choose Murwillumbah as the location, and the default view shows today's listings. You can search by case file number, for example 2024/00001234, or by party name, and you can view listings up to three weeks ahead as well as hearings from the past seven days. Details of the presiding Tribunal Member and the hearing room only appear from midnight on the day of the hearing.
Use the Search NSW Court Lists app
Since November 2024, NCAT hearing lists have also been available through the free Search NSW Court Lists app on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The app lets you search by case number, party name, location, presiding officer and jurisdiction, and it covers every NCAT division except the Guardianship Division, which does not publish hearing lists. Live data on these platforms refreshes about every 60 seconds, so a listing you check in the morning reflects any changes made overnight.
Preparing for your NCAT hearing at Murwillumbah
CCD hearings are designed to be informal, and parties are encouraged to present their own case without a lawyer. Preparation still makes a real difference to the outcome. Bring the documents that support your version of events and organise them so you can refer to them quickly during the hearing.
A simple hearing checklist
- Your application or response, together with the notice of hearing.
- The residential tenancy agreement or contract at the centre of the dispute.
- Rent ledgers, receipts, invoices or quotes relevant to the amount claimed.
- Condition reports, photographs, emails and text messages that serve as evidence.
- Copies of any termination or breach notices.
- Contact details for any witnesses you intend to rely on.
The Murwillumbah Court House offers wheelchair access, audio-visual link facilities for remote appearances, and interpreter services on request. Interpreters can be arranged through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 if you notify the registry in advance.
Fees, timeframes and where to get help
Application fees vary by case type and are set out on the NCAT website, with reduced fees and fee waivers available to eligible applicants such as concession card holders. Many CCD matters lodged online are automatically listed for the earliest available hearing date, and parties who cannot attend can apply for an adjournment rather than simply failing to appear.
Free information and advice is available before and after you lodge. Legal Aid NSW can be reached on 1300 888 529, NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 for consumer and tenancy questions before an application, and Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services on 8117 3700 for renters, particularly those in social housing. For questions about a matter already before the tribunal, the NCAT Consumer and Commercial Division can be contacted on 1300 006 228.
Nearby court and tribunal lists in the Northern Rivers
Court and tribunal business in the Northern Rivers is spread across several venues, and it is common for a party to have matters listed in more than one place. If you deal with disputes further down the coast, the Ballina NCAT CCD list serves the Byron and Ballina districts. For larger commercial or strata matters heard in the principal registry, the Sydney NCAT Consumer and Commercial Division list is the busiest CCD list in the state and a useful reference for how group listings are organised.
Frequently asked questions
What does CCD mean on the Murwillumbah NCAT list?
CCD stands for the Consumer and Commercial Division of NCAT. It is the division that hears tenancy, consumer, home building, motor vehicle, strata and retail lease disputes, and it accounts for most of the tribunal's listings at Murwillumbah.
How often is the Murwillumbah NCAT CCD list updated?
The official lists on the NSW Online Registry and the Search NSW Court Lists app update roughly every 60 seconds. Listings appear up to three weeks in advance, and the Tribunal Member and hearing room are shown from midnight on the hearing day.
Do I need a lawyer for an NCAT hearing?
No. NCAT is designed so that people can represent themselves, and in many CCD matters you need the tribunal's permission to be represented by a lawyer. Free guidance is available from Legal Aid NSW and the advice services listed above.
Can I appear by phone or video instead of travelling to Murwillumbah?
In many cases, yes. The Murwillumbah Court House has audio-visual link facilities, and NCAT regularly conducts hearings by telephone or video conference. Confirm the arrangement with the registry when you receive your notice of hearing.
What happens if I miss my listed hearing?
If you do not attend, the tribunal may decide the matter in your absence or dismiss your application. If you cannot make the listed date, apply for an adjournment as early as possible rather than waiting until the hearing day.