Welcome to the website of the Social Security Appeals Tribunal.
The Tribunal is the first level of external review of decisions made by Centrelink about social security, family assistance, education or training payments. As of 1 January 2007, the Tribunal is also the first level of external review of most decisions made by the Child Support Agency.
The SSAT's statutory objective is to provide a mechanism of review that is fair, just, economical, informal and quick.
Appeal applications can be lodged with the Tribunal in writing, in person or by telephone.