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Administrative Appeals Tribunal Amendment Bill 2005

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Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
to reform the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), particularly in relation to: AAT procedures; removal of restrictions on the constitution of the AAT for particular hearings; increased powers for ordinary members; role of the Federal Court; and removal of provisions for tenured appointments. Also makes consequential and related amendments to 18 other Acts.

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