Tribunals Amalgamation Act 2015 (60 of 2015)

Schedule 1   Amendment of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

18   Section 7

Repeal the section, substitute:

7 Qualifications for appointment

President

(1) A person must not be appointed as the President unless the person is a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia.

Deputy President

(2) A person must not be appointed as a Deputy President unless the person:

(a) is a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia or the Family Court of Australia; or

(b) is enrolled as a legal practitioner (however described) of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and has been so enrolled for at least 5 years; or

(c) in the opinion of the Governor-General, has special knowledge or skills relevant to the duties of a Deputy President.

Senior members and other members

(3) A person must not be appointed as a senior member or other member unless the person:

(a) is enrolled as a legal practitioner (however described) of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and has been so enrolled for at least 5 years; or

(b) in the opinion of the Governor-General, has special knowledge or skills relevant to the duties of a senior member or member.