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Applications for an Appeal
If you are dissatisfied with a decision AFMA or a Joint Authority has made concerning the provisional allocation of SFRs, you may be able to appeal to the SFRARP.
You do not have a right of appeal if the allocation was made as a result of an auction or tender process.
You must lodge the application to appeal within 14 days of being notified of the decision.
For more information on the review process see Reviews of Decisions
Application Form
- Application for Review of Decision to Grant a Fishing Right
Word [40kb] 
PDF [28kb]
- Information for Applicants Word [22kb] PDF [20kb]
If you have difficultly downloading the forms, you can email the SFRARP Secretariat for a copy or phone the Registry on 02 6271 4570 or 02 6272 5898 or 02 6272 4989.
Please note that all applications will be made public. All persons registered in relation to the grant of the provisional SFRs in the relevant fishery are entitled to be notified of the application for review and, if they wish, to participate in the hearing of the application.
For more information on what happens to your application once it has been lodged see the SFRARP Frequently Asked Questions.
SFRARP Directions Procedures
The directions for procedures to be adopted for all applications lodged with the SFRARP are outlined in the SFRARP Directions Procedures Word [69kb]
Obligations on Applicants
Representation before the SFRARP
You may appear in person or be represented by someone else at an SFRARP hearing and will be required to give evidence under oath or affirmation. You are also required to answer the SFRARP's questions.
Appeals before a Federal Court
You can appeal to the Federal Court on points of law relating to a SFRARP decision if you have been party to the proceeding.
You must institute your appeal within 28 days of being notified of SFRARP's decision.
The Federal Court
The Federal Court will hear and determine the appeal and may make such order as appropriate. The orders that may be made include:
a) an order affirming or setting aside the SFRARP's decision or
b) an order remitting the matter to be reviewed and decided again, either with or without the taking of further evidence by the SFRARP in accordance with the directions of the Court.
