Urgent applications
If your dispute is about an urgent issue, the CTTT can arrange for an urgent hearing of your application.
An ‘urgent issue’ is where there is a threat of damage or injury to person or property, health and safety issues, or where parties will suffer severe personal or financial hardship. Examples of urgent situations include:
- A lockout from a rented premises
- A perceived or real threat to the safety of a person or property
- Health and safety issues
If granted, an urgent hearing of the application will be listed within 1 to 7 days depending upon the urgency.
How do I make an urgent application?
Fill in the usual application form, marking it 'urgent', and attach a letter setting out in detail your reasons for requesting an urgent hearing. Your reasons will determine whether the matter is considered to be urgent.
| Note: Urgent applications cannot be lodged using the CTTT's online application service. |
Attach all supporting documents with your urgent application. This may include an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or police report, medical certificate, correspondence from creditors or mortgage providers, or a written statement from a witness.
For further information about making an urgent application, contact the CTTT Registry during business hours on 1300 135 399.
Strata and community schemes interim orders
In strata and community schemes disputes, a person may apply to the CTTT for an interim order in certain circumstances. Interim orders may be made where it is considered urgent orders are necessary, for example, where work is to be stopped or urgent work is to be undertaken.
Learn more about applying for interim orders.