This note provides a general overview of the principles, practice and procedure applicable to appeals to the Federal Court from non-judicial bodies, including from decisions of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Australian Competition Tribunal, Superannuation Complaints Tribunal, National Native Title Tribunal, Commissioner or Registrar in intellectual property proceedings, and Commissioner or AAT in taxation matters. It also provides an overview of the principles, practice and procedure applicable to applications for review under the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) and Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth).

This note explains the principles that apply when seeking and obtaining leave to appeal from an interlocutory judgment, including when leave is required, and the principles governing the refusal or grant of leave to appeal as well as applications for extension of time for leave to appeal. It also sets out how to apply for leave to appeal or an extension of time for leave to appeal.