S 2A substituted by No 60 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 1, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional and saving provisions, see note under the title of the Act. S 2A formerly read:
SECTION 2A TRIBUNAL
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S OBJECTIVE
2A
In carrying out its functions, the Tribunal must pursue the objective of providing a mechanism of review that is fair, just, economical, informal and quick.
S 2A inserted by No 38 of 2005. No 38 of 2005, Sch 1
[
201]-
[
202], contained the following provisions:
Transitional
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acts or things done on basis that provision of
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
referred to furnishing etc.
201(1)
This item applies to an act or thing if:
(a)
the act or thing was done before the commencement of this item; and
(b)
the act or thing was done on the basis that a particular provision of the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
referred to:
(i)
furnish; or
(ii)
furnished; or
(iii)
furnishing; or
(iv)
serve; or
(v)
served; or
(vi)
service.
201(2)
After the commencement of this item, the act or thing is as valid as it would have been if it had been done on the basis that the provision had referred instead to whichever of the following expressions is appropriate:
(a)
give;
(b)
given;
(c)
giving.
201(3)
This item is enacted for the avoidance of doubt.
Transitional regulations
202
The Governor-General may make regulations in relation to transitional matters arising out of the amendments made by this Schedule.