4.14 National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth)

Legal aid is available for representation in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for review of a reviewable decision under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013.

To be eligible for legal aid the applicant must satisfy:

• the matter meets Civil guideline 4.9, and
• the applicant has lodged an appeal application with the ART.

Legal aid is available for an appeal from the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) in relation to a reviewable decision under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013.

To be eligible for legal aid the applicant must satisfy:

• the Means Test,

• the Merit Test, and

• Legal aid must be satisfied that in appealing from the decision of the ART:
  • there is a strong prospect of substantial benefit being gained by the applicant, and
  • the public interest would be significantly advanced if the applicant was represented.

See Civil guideline 4.1 on requirements to attend ADR.

see Civil guideline 4.13 on grants of aid for test cases.