How can I appeal a decision to allow destruction of Trees ?
If you disagree with a decision about an application to undertake a tree damaging activity you can discuss it with Environment ACT on 6207 5878 . An appeal may be lodged with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to have the decision reviewed – but only if you are the applicant, lessee or an adjoining lessee. (TP(IS) Act, s.47(2)). See our fact sheet on Challenging Government Decisions. It is important to note that an appeal must normally be lodged within 28 days of the making of the decision. To lodge an appeal with the AAT you will need to download and complete the relevant Application Form and pay a filing fee of $153 (subject to change). The grounds of the application can be attached as a separate page and should at least refer to the Act, (particularly s.12, s.15) and associated statutory criteria by which damage to trees is authorised. Click here to review the criteria that are applied by the Conservator in making a decision to grant an approval for Tree Damaging Activity. Go to Ne
