The Albanese government has confirmed the reappointment of 11 general members to the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Eleven general members have been reappointed to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), each to serve a further three-year term.
Since their original appointment in 2023, all members have ensured continuity and brought valuable expertise to the review of a wide range of matters, including social security, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and migration and protection cases.
In a statement, the Albanese government explained these reappointments will “help ensure all cases continue to be heard fairly, effectively and efficiently while also ensuring the ART’s work remains accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of all parties”.
In announcing the news, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland congratulated the reappointed members, noting that their continued service will strengthen the tribunal’s ability to deliver timely and effective decisions.
“The Administrative Review Tribunal is an independent federal administrative body that reviews decisions that directly affect the everyday lives of Australians,” she said.
“These vital reappointments support the tribunal to retain members with significant knowledge and experience to ensure cases continue to be heard in a timely and effective manner.
“I congratulate these general members on their reappointments and thank them for their important service to the Australian public.”
Among those reappointed are Carolyn Graydon, Karen Hamilton, Deborah Laver, Maxina Martellotta, Maralean McCalman, Robert McLaughlin, Natalie Purcell, Amanda Ryding, Raymond Smith, Kathleen Timbs, and Justin Toohey.
This news follows the Attorney-General’s appointment of 58 general members to the ART at the end of August.
