Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024

A Judicial Deputy President is to be appointed by the Governor‑General, by written instrument, on the recommendation of the Minister.

Before the Minister makes a recommendation to the Governor‑General, the Minister must:

consult the Chief Justice of the court of which the person is a Judge; and

seek, and take into account, the advice of the President in relation to:

whether the appointment would meet the operational needs of the Tribunal; and

the effect of the appointment on the number of Judicial Deputy Presidents relative to the number of Non‑Judicial Deputy Presidents, senior members and general members.

A person must not be appointed as a Judicial Deputy President unless the person is:

a Judge of the Federal Court; or

a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).

A Judicial Deputy President holds office for a period of 5 years unless a shorter period is specified in the instrument of appointment.

If the instrument of appointment specifies a shorter period, the instrument must state the reasons why the shorter period is specified.

A Judicial Deputy President must be appointed on a sessional basis.