Australian Immigration Daily News

The Attorney-General, Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, has announced several key appointments to both the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and the newly established Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which will commence operations on 14 October 2024.

Mr. Michael Hawkins AM has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar of the ART. Currently serving as the Registrar of the AAT, Mr. Hawkins brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role, having also served as a part-time AAT Member from 2016 to 2022.

In addition to Mr. Hawkins' appointment, 17 members have been appointed to the AAT, including one Senior Member and 16 Members, who will transition to the ART upon its commencement. Furthermore, 20 members have been appointed to the ART, consisting of 7 Senior Members and 13 General Members. All appointments were made following a transparent and merit-based selection process.

The government plans to announce further appointments to both the AAT and ART in the near future.

Source: Hon-Mark-Dreyfus-announcement----appointments-to-ART--AAT.pdf