Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024
Appointment by Governor-General
206(1)
A Judicial Deputy President is to be appointed by the Governor-General, by written instrument, on the recommendation of the Minister.
206(2)
Before the Minister makes a recommendation to the Governor-General, the Minister must: (a) consult the Chief Justice of the court of which the person is a Judge; and (b) seek, and take into account, the advice of the President in relation to:
(i) whether the appointment would meet the operational needs of the Tribunal; and
(ii) 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.
Qualification for appointment
206(3)
A person must not be appointed as a Judicial Deputy President unless the person is: (a) a Judge of the Federal Court; or (b) a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).
Period of appointment
206(4)
A Judicial Deputy President holds office for a period of 5 years unless a shorter period is specified in the instrument of appointment.
206(5)
If the instrument of appointment specifies a shorter period, the instrument must state the reasons why the shorter period is specified.
Basis of appointment
206(6)
A Judicial Deputy President must be appointed on a sessional basis.
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