Albanese Government announces 35 new appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal
Attorney-General’s portfolio The Albanese Government has appointed 35 new General Members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for various terms. Established by the Government in 2024, the ART is a fully independent body responsible for reviewing decisions affecting the lives of Australians. The new appointments will help ensure all cases are being heard fairly, effectively and efficiently while ensuring the Tribunal’s work remains accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of all parties.
Each General Member was appointed in accordance with section 208 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 , and was originally assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent assessment panel in accordance with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 Administrative Review Regulations 2024 On behalf of the Albanese Government, I congratulate each of these members on their appointment and look forward to their service to the Australian public.
Appointments to the ART General Members Mrs Rachael Adolphe Dr M Ehteshamul Bari Ms Rosalinda Casamento Ms Lisa Coffey Ms Maria Cristoffanini Alison Dayman Mr Phillip Davies Mr Alan Duri Mr Andrew Field Ms Sarah Fisher Ms Estelle Frawley Ms Jane Goddard Ms Dilhari Gustavino Mr Peter Harris Ms Parastou Hatami Ms Amanda Hickey Ms Meredith Jackson Ms Anjum Kasmani Dr Niamh Kinchin Dr Jackie King Ms Stephanie Lee Mrs Alicia Le'Roy Ms Stella Lesic Mr Justin Moyes Mrs Elizabeth Needham Ms Ashley Ngion Ms Stacey Parker Ms Leah Perkins Mr France Prasad Mr Jason Rafeeq Dr Susannah Sage Jacobson Dr Nikolas Tan Ms Heidi Thomas Dr Helen Watchirs OAM Ms Katy Welch Quotes attributable to Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP: “The Administrative Review Tribunal is an independent federal administrative review body that reviews decisions that directly affect the everyday lives of Australians.
It is crucial that the people who hear and decide these cases have the required experience and expertise. “Each General Member was assessed as suitable for appointment through a transparent and merit-based process. The appointments will contribute to ensuring cases are effectively and efficiently heard, and to avoiding unnecessary delays for applicants.
“I am extremely pleased to announce the appointments of these General Members and thank them for their willingness to serve the Australian public.”