If the applicant's witnesses live far from Perth, the Tribunal may hear the matter at a place more convenient to them. After all the witnesses have had their say, both you and the Department will have an opportunity to give a closing address - which is really a brief summary of all the main points in your case and can include anything which you believe is important. At the end of the hearing the Tribunal will either give you its decision immediately or it will tell you that it needs more time to think about what has been said and shown to it. You will be contacted by the Tribunal and sent a copy of the decision as soon as it is given. Where necessary the Tribunal arranges and pays for interpreters.
Interpreters are available at any stage of the process, at each conference and at the hearing.
You may also get your friends or relatives to contact the AAT on your behalf. If you are currently in prison you will be taken to the AAT for the hearing for each day of the hearing. Guidelines for Contacting the AAT by Email . Commonwealth of Australia 2000. Privacy policy .