Residential Tenancies Act 1997

The ACAT has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide any matter that may be the subject of an application to the ACAT under—

this Act; or

the standard residential tenancy terms; or

the occupancy principles.

A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).

However, the ACAT does not have jurisdiction to make an order for—

the payment of an amount that is more than $25 000; or

work of a value that is more than $25 000.

This section is subject to—

section 78 (Extended jurisdiction of ACAT with agreement of parties); and

the Self-Government Act, section 48A (Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court).

The Self-Government Act, s 48A provides as follows:

The Supreme Court is to have all original and appellate jurisdiction that is necessary for the administration of justice in the Territory.

In addition, the Supreme Court may have such further jurisdiction as is conferred on it by any Act, enactment or Ordinance, or any law made under any Act, enactment or Ordinance.

The Supreme Court is not bound to exercise any powers where it has concurrent jurisdiction with another court or tribunal.