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Searching for a case
To search for a case, you must either have:
- the Tribunal file number
- the name of a party (other than the name of the department or other organisation whose decision is under review).
You cannot do broad searches for all cases:
- of a particular type
- lodged in a particular registry
- lodged between particular dates
- listed between particular dates
- related to a particular department or other decision-maker.
To search by file number
If you know the Tribunal file number, enter it in the field 'ART File Number'.
Tribunal file numbers generally have the format: year / 4-digit number, for example 2026/1234.
If you enter the file number, you do not need to complete the other fields.
To search by party name
Type the name of the party in the field 'Surname/Organisation Name'.
For this field, the party is the name of the person or organisation who asked for the review of the decision. It is not the government department, organisation or person that made the original decision.
eCase Search automatically searches for partial matches to the 'Surname/Organisation' name field. For example, if you search 'Smith' you will receive matches for anything that starts with Smith such as Smith, Smithers or Smith and Sons.
If you enter a party name, you do not need to complete the other fields.
Improving search results
The search results screen displays up to 25 records, with the most recently lodged case first. If your search returns more than 25 records, you will be asked to refine your search.
Use your browser's 'Back' button to return to the search screen.
You can refine your search by adding details in other fields. For example, to narrow your search by lodgement date or listing date, enter a range of dates in the 'From' and 'To' fields. Use the dd/mm/yyyy format.
To start again, select 'Start a New Search'.
Viewing the case details
When you find the case you are looking for, click on 'View case details' at the top right-hand corner of the case summary box.
Questions and feedback
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