Hearing preparation checklist

How to prepare for a conciliation and group list hearing

In-person

 Bring your documents to the hearing as the case may be heard on that day.

 Make sure any witnesses are available to be telephoned or dial in to the hearing if required.

 Learn about your case type:

• Housing and property
• Consumers and businesses

 Read the Conciliation fact sheet (PDF , 102.0 KB)

 The case may be finalised at the conciliation and hearing (group list).

Virtual (video or telephone conference)

 If you are the applicant, make sure you have sent all of your documents to NCAT and the other party. This requirement is part of the directions on the 'Notice of conciliation and hearing'.

 Make sure any witnesses are available to be telephoned or dial in to the hearing if required. 

 Learn about your case type:

• Housing and property
• Consumers and businesses

 Read the Conciliation fact sheet (PDF , 102.0 KB)

 Test your equipment. Make sure your camera and microphone are working. 

 The case may be finalised at the conciliation and hearing (group list).

How to prepare for a directions hearing 

 Decide if you will ask permission to be represented by a lawyer or another person. 

 Write down a list of any issues that might arise in the hearing.

 Bring a list of your witnesses and their details, including:

• Name 
• Contact number
• Qualification of expert witness

 Consider speaking to the other party about a settlement.