Identify the grounds
An appeal may concern a factual mistake, relevant material already supplied but overlooked, misapplication of the criteria, an undisclosed conflict or a material procedural failure. Explain how the alleged error could affect the decision; disagreement with the result alone is insufficient.
Organise your submission
| Field | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Original decision | Entry reference and actual decision date |
| Finding challenged | The exact statement or criterion involved |
| Alleged error | The specific factual or procedural issue |
| Original evidence | File and page references already supplied |
| Effect on the decision | Why correcting the issue could matter |
| Requested correction | The outcome or reconsideration sought |
Check before sending
- Submit within 30 calendar days of decision notification.
- Explain any exceptional reason for a late request.
- Keep the material related to the stated grounds.
- Use the appeal link in your account decision.
How the appeal is considered
An unconflicted person independent of the original decision-makers checks the grounds and assigns appropriate expertise. Original reviewers can be asked for an explanation but cannot decide the appeal. You receive the outcome and reasons, including any effect on the award record.
New material or a changed product
Evidence created after the original decision, a changed formulation or a substantially broader claim normally belongs in a new or revised application. The appeal examines the stated error in the original decision.