One of the most significant aspects of this area of review is the general right to obtain a statement of reasons for decisions [Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 s.13]. This right should be exercised within a reasonable time period. Just as there is a Schedule of decisions to which this Act does not apply, there is also a Schedule of decisions under which there is no obligation to provide reasons. Schedule II to the Act should be checked before any proceedings are undertaken.

Under the Act [Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 - SECT 5 Applications for review of decisions] any person who is aggrieved by a decision can make an application to the court. To be aggrieved the person must be significantly affected by an administrative decision. This is similar to the requirement that a person have standing.