Australian Immigration Daily News

The document announces that the Australian Government proposes to appoint 43 new members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), the new federal administrative review body set to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) from 14 October 2024.

Key Points:

• The appointments include 18 Senior Members and 25 General Members.
• These appointments will commence on 14 October 2024, subject to approval by the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC.
• The appointees were selected through an independent assessment panel using a transparent and merit-based process, in line with the guidelines and transitional provisions legislated in the Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Act 2024.

The list of appointed members includes notable professionals, and further details are available on the Attorney-General’s website. This represents a significant development in Australia's administrative law landscape, ensuring the ART is equipped with experienced and qualified members from its commencement.

Source: Appointments-to-the-ART.pdf