ACAT Adjournment and Extension of Time — How to Request More Time
How to apply for an ACAT adjournment or extension of time for a civil dispute response, including the interim orders form and what constitutes good cause.
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ACAT Authority to Act for a Corporation — How Businesses Respond to Civil Disputes
A company's non-lawyer representative needs an Authority to Act form before appearing in ACAT. Learn who can appear, which form to use, and filing rules.
ACAT Building Defect Dispute — Responding to a Contractor or Homeowner Claim
How to respond to a building defect dispute in ACAT: contractor claims, homeowner counterclaims, Scott Schedules, inspection reports, and the hearing process.
ACAT Civil Dispute Appeal — Time Limits, Fees, and How to Challenge a Decision
How to appeal an ACAT civil dispute decision: the 28-day time limit, appeal fees, the ACAT Appeal Tribunal process, and further appeal to the ACT Supreme Court.
ACAT Civil Dispute Costs — When the Tribunal Orders One Party to Pay
How ACAT handles costs in civil disputes: the no-costs default, when costs orders are made, and what unreasonable conduct can cost you.
ACAT Civil Dispute Response — How to Respond to a Claim in the ACT
Step-by-step guide to responding to an ACAT civil dispute application in the Australian Capital Territory, including Form AF2021-29 and the 21-day deadline.
ACAT Civil Dispute Settlement — How to Settle Before or During a Hearing
How to settle an ACAT civil dispute through mediation, preliminary conference, or private negotiation, and how consent orders formalise the agreement.
ACAT Civil Dispute Timeline — How Long Each Stage Takes in the ACT
From receiving papers to a final order, here is how long an ACAT civil dispute takes at each stage and what affects the timeline.
ACAT Consumer and Defective Goods Dispute — Responding to a Claim in the ACT
Been served with an ACAT claim over defective goods or a consumer dispute? Learn how consumer guarantee laws apply and how to respond in the ACT.
ACAT Counterclaim — How to File a Counter-Application in a Civil Dispute
How to file an ACAT counterclaim using Section C of Form AF2021-29, including fees, the $25,000 limit, and what happens at the Directions Hearing.
ACAT Default Judgment — What Happens If You Miss the Response Deadline
Explains ACAT default orders when a respondent misses the 21-day deadline, how to avoid them, and how to apply to set aside a default judgment under Rule 70.
ACAT Evidence Rules — Witness Statements, Scott Schedules, and Document Standards
How ACAT handles evidence in civil disputes: rules for witness statements, Scott Schedules for building defects, document formatting, and subpoena practice.
ACAT Filing Fees for Civil Disputes — 2026–27 Fee Schedule and Exemptions
Complete ACAT civil dispute fee schedule for 2026–27: filing fees by claim amount, concession card exemptions, corporate reductions, and hardship waivers.
ACAT Hearing Preparation — What to Bring and How to Present Evidence
How to prepare for an ACAT civil dispute hearing: evidence bundles, witness statements, document formatting rules, and what to expect on the day.
ACAT Legal Representation — Do You Need a Lawyer for a Civil Dispute?
Whether you need a lawyer at ACAT, how self-representation works, corporate representative requirements, and where to get free legal help in the ACT.
How to Lodge an ACAT Response Online — Email and Portal Rules
How to submit your ACAT civil dispute response online: email limits under Practice Note 3, the ACAT Online Forms portal, and alternatives when email is rejected.
ACAT Practice Note 2 and Case Management — How the New Civil Dispute Process Works
ACAT Practice Note 2 of 2024 changed how civil disputes are managed. Learn about the Directions Hearing pathway, case management, and what to expect.
ACAT Preliminary Conference — What to Expect as a Respondent
What happens at an ACAT preliminary conference for civil disputes, how to prepare as a respondent, and what the three conference tracks mean.
ACAT Response Checklist — Everything to File Before the 21-Day Deadline
Use this ACAT response checklist to track your 21-day deadline, gather documents, complete Form AF2021-29, and prepare for the Directions Hearing.
ACAT Response Form AF2021-29 — How to Fill In Each Section
Section-by-section guide to completing ACAT Approved Form AF2021-29 for civil disputes: respondent details, admissions, disputes, counterclaims, and lodgement.
ACAT Response Guide vs Hiring a Solicitor: What Respondents Should Know
Comparing a step-by-step ACAT response guide against hiring a solicitor when you've been served with a civil dispute in the Australian Capital Territory.
Responding to an ACAT Claim Yourself vs Using Free Legal Aid
Should you file your ACAT civil dispute response on your own or go through Legal Aid ACT? A practical comparison of what each path covers and when to combine them.
ACAT Tenant and Landlord Dispute — Responding to a General Civil Claim in the ACT
Sued by a former tenant or landlord in ACAT's general civil list? Learn when rental disputes go to the civil stream, how to respond, and what evidence to prepare.
ACAT Urgent Application and Stay of Order — Interim Relief in ACT Civil Disputes
Need to urgently stop an ACAT order from being enforced or get emergency directions? Learn how urgent applications and stays of order work at ACAT.
Alternatives to Hiring a Solicitor When Served with ACAT Papers
Every option for responding to an ACAT civil dispute without paying for full legal representation — free services, procedural guides, and limited-scope advice.
Best Resource for Responding to an ACAT Claim on a Tight Deadline
Which resource helps most when you have 21 days to respond to an ACAT civil dispute in the ACT — free tribunal pages, legal aid, or a step-by-step guide?
Conflict Resolution Service Canberra — Mediation Before or During ACAT
CRS in Canberra offers free or low-cost mediation for ACT civil disputes. Learn how CRS mediation works alongside ACAT proceedings.
How to Respond to an ACAT Claim Without a Lawyer
A practical walkthrough of responding to a civil dispute in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal without hiring a solicitor — forms, deadlines, and hearing prep.
Small Claims Court Canberra — How ACAT Civil Disputes Work in the ACT
Canberra's small claims court is ACAT. Learn the $25,000 limit, filing and response process, fees, and what happens at the hearing in the ACT.
Sued in ACAT — What to Do When Someone Files a Civil Dispute Against You
Received ACAT papers and don't know what to do? Step-by-step guide to verifying the claim, understanding the deadline, and choosing your response.