When we receive your notice of appeal, we’ll check it to make sure it includes the required information then send a copy of it to ACC.
You will receive an acknowledgement letter along with an initial minute which sets out the next steps.
A conference may be held to ensure progress is being made on the appeal and everyone has the information they need.
We’ll send you a notice of hearing at least 10 days before your hearing begins.
If both parties agree, the hearing can be ‘on the papers’. This means the Registry may make a decision based on the written submissions of the parties and you and the other party don’t need to attend a formal hearing. Please note: even if both parties agree the Registry decides how an appeal will be heard.
If you do have to attend a formal hearing, we’ll tell you the date and time. The hearing will be open to the public unless a request is made for it to be held in private.
Hearings are formal and generally follow this order:
If you don't follow the court's orders, this will be reported to the Registry. Failure to comply with directions may result in your appeal being dismissed.
The Registry will send you a written copy of its decision.
You can appeal the Registry’s decision to the High Court but only on a question of law – that is, if you think the Registry got the law wrong when it made its decision. You should seek legal advice before appealing to the High Court.
Application for Leave to Appeal [PDF, 166 KB]
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