Key Takeaways
- LAT appeals in AGCO matters (liquor, cannabis, gaming) are on questions of law only (LAT Act, s. 11(2)–(3)).
- LAT appeals under the Insurance Act are also law only (s. 11(6)).
- OLT decisions under the EPA can be appealed on a question of law only (EPA, s. 145.6).
- Build a complete evidentiary record at the hearing.
What “Law Only” Means
A question of law concerns the correct legal test or interpretation. Disagreements about who to believe, or how evidence should be weighed, are generally questions of fact and cannot be appealed under these provisions.
Strategy Consequences
- Call all necessary evidence at the tribunal hearing.
- Make legal arguments clearly on the record.
- Ask the tribunal for clear reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the tribunal got the facts badly wrong?
Under a law-only appeal, factual errors are generally not reviewable unless they amount to an error of law. Get advice.
Do other LAT matters have wider appeals?
For other listed Acts, s. 11(1) allows appeals in accordance with the rules of court. Check your statute.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Licence Appeal Tribunal Act, 1999, s. 11 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Environmental Protection Act, s. 145.6 — Checked November 10, 2026.