| Name | Court Room | Time |
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| D** Gowland v C** of P** N** P** Force | Hearing Room 5.1 | 10:00 am |
Last updated: 23 Jun 2026, 7:33 am. Names are partially masked for privacy. Details may change — always check with the Registry.
This page gives you fast access to the daily hearing list for the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division (AEOD) of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal sitting at Parramatta. The listings cover administrative review matters and anti-discrimination cases scheduled before Tribunal Members, refreshed to reflect the latest information published through the NSW Online Registry. Whether you are an applicant, a respondent government agency, a solicitor, or a self-represented party, you can check the date, time, and venue of an AEOD matter and plan your attendance with confidence.
NCAT is the single point of access for most tribunal services across New South Wales. It was created under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 and began operating on 2 January 2014, consolidating more than 20 former tribunals into one body. In its first 100 days of operation NCAT conducted over 28,000 hearings, an early sign of the enormous demand it now manages statewide. The AEOD is one of four first-instance Divisions, sitting alongside the Consumer and Commercial, Guardianship, and Occupational Divisions.
What the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Does
The Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division reviews administrative decisions made by NSW Government agencies and resolves anti-discrimination complaints referred by the President of the Anti-Discrimination Board. This is the Division that decides whether a government decision was the correct or preferable one, applying the law to the facts afresh rather than simply checking for legal error. The Division draws its authority from the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997, which confers exclusive jurisdiction on NCAT to review "administratively reviewable decisions".
The reach of the AEOD is unusually broad. More than 100 pieces of legislation confer jurisdiction on this Division, ranging from the Government Information (Public Access) Act through to niche statutes such as the Tattoo Parlours Act 2012 and the Paintball Act 2018. Common matter types heard at Parramatta include:
- Access to government information under GIPA legislation, where an applicant challenges a refusal to release documents.
- Privacy of personal information, involving the handling of personal or health data by public agencies.
- Community services decisions affecting children, families, and vulnerable people.
- State revenue matters, including land tax assessments and first home owner grant decisions.
- Victims support, covering recognition payments and restitution.
- Anti-discrimination complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, vilification, and victimisation.
Unlike some parts of the tribunal, the AEOD generally allows a party a right to legal representation, reflecting the complexity of administrative law and the fact that the respondent is usually a well-resourced government body.
NCAT Parramatta: Venue and Facilities
NCAT's dedicated Parramatta Registry opened on 15 February 2021 at Level 5, 9 George Street, Parramatta, following a $2.3 million purpose-built fit-out. The premises include four hearing rooms fitted with high-definition video conferencing technology, five conciliation rooms, a registry, a public service counter, and a waiting room. The upgrade quadrupled the tribunal's capacity in Western Sydney, lifting it from five hearing days a week to twenty, and made Parramatta a genuine hub for tribunal services outside the Sydney CBD.
The registry sits opposite the Department's Parramatta Justice Precinct and is roughly a 15-minute walk from Parramatta station, with several parking stations available across the Parramatta CBD. Disabled access and toilets are provided within the venue. Parramatta's growth as a legal centre has been decades in the making; NCAT first began regular sittings in the area in mid-2014, when up to 40 matters could be listed on a single hearing day.
How Busy Is NCAT? Verified Caseload Statistics
The scale of NCAT's work helps explain why hearing lists change so frequently and why checking the current schedule matters. In 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. Across the year the tribunal held 104,837 hearings and other listing events in 48 locations across New South Wales, a record volume of activity that included case conferences, conciliations, directions, and mediation sessions.
Other figures from the same reporting year underline how digital and high-volume the tribunal has become. Around 60.3 per cent of all applications were lodged online, 616 internal appeals were lodged, and the NCAT website attracted more than 1.3 million visits. The tribunal received 419 complaints, equating to a complaint in only 0.59 per cent of all matters lodged, a low rate given the emotional and financial stakes involved in many cases.
For historical context, in 2022-23 NCAT recorded 76,437 applications lodged and an 8.5 per cent year-on-year increase, before demand eased the following year. Since its establishment the tribunal has processed well over 700,000 applications and held more than 900,000 hearings, making it one of the busiest tribunals in the country.
How to Read the Parramatta AEOD Hearing List
Each entry on the AEOD daily list typically shows the case number, the party names, the listing type, the hearing time, and the room or venue. Searchable online hearing lists for the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division have been available since 30 November 2020 and display real-time information drawn from NCAT's case management system. Data on the official platform refreshes roughly every 60 seconds, and you can view listings up to three weeks in advance as well as hearings held in the previous seven days.
If you are looking for a specific matter, you can search using the case file number in the format 2014/00001234 or by party name. It helps to arrive early, confirm the room allocation on the day, and allow time for security screening. If you cannot attend in person, you may be able to request permission to appear by telephone or video, subject to the Tribunal's approval.
Making an AEOD Application
Most administrative review applications must first pass through the agency's own internal review process before NCAT can step in. The Tribunal can generally only review a decision once the agency has conducted an internal review or the applicable time for doing so has expired, unless the matter is urgent or the decision is exempted by law. Applications are lodged using the Division's administrative review or general application form, and an application fee usually applies, with concession rates and fee waivers available for those who qualify. Strict time limits govern most matters, so acting promptly is essential.
Related NSW Courts and Tribunals
If your matter is listed at a different venue or division, you can also check the NCAT Parramatta Consumer and Commercial Division list for tenancy, building, and consumer disputes. Parties dealing with an internal appeal should review the NCAT Parramatta Appeal Panel list. For matters in the Sydney CBD, the NCAT Sydney AEOD hearing list covers the same jurisdiction from the John Maddison Tower registry. You may also need the Parramatta Local Court list for criminal, bail, and civil matters heard in the same precinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AEOD stand for at NCAT?
AEOD stands for the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division, one of the four Divisions of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. It reviews administrative decisions made by NSW Government agencies and hears anti-discrimination complaints referred by the Anti-Discrimination Board.
Where is NCAT Parramatta located?
NCAT Parramatta is at Level 5, 9 George Street, Parramatta NSW. The registry opened in February 2021, is around a 15-minute walk from Parramatta station, and offers disabled access and parking nearby in the Parramatta CBD.
How often is the AEOD hearing list updated?
Listings on the official NSW Online Registry refresh roughly every 60 seconds and show hearings up to three weeks ahead, as well as matters from the previous seven days. It is wise to check the list again on the morning of your hearing in case a room or time has changed.
Can I be represented by a lawyer in the AEOD?
Yes. Unlike some tribunal divisions, the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division generally allows a general right to legal representation, which reflects the complexity of administrative law and the fact that the respondent is usually a government agency.
How do I find my case on the list?
Search using your NCAT case number in the format 2014/00001234, or by party name. Select NCAT as the jurisdiction and choose Parramatta as the venue, then filter by date to view today's, upcoming, or recent listings.
