Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1989 (repealed) (ACT)

This decision concerns the application of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1989 (repealed) to decisions made by unincorporated bodies. The act outlines the establishment of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the qualifications for its members. The court was required to interpret the provisions of the act concerning the appointment of members of the tribunal and their qualifications.

The court examined the qualifications required for different roles within the tribunal, including the president, deputy president, senior member, and non-presidential members. It was necessary to determine whether certain individuals met the criteria for appointment as specified in the act. The court also considered the term of appointment and whether individuals who had already attained certain ages could be appointed.

The court found that the qualifications for appointment varied depending on the role within the tribunal. The president must be a judge or a lawyer with at least five years of experience. The deputy president and senior members must be lawyers with at least five years of experience or possess special knowledge or skills relevant to the duties. Non-presidential members must be lawyers or have relevant experience or educational qualifications. The court also determined that the term of appointment was subject to certain conditions, including age limits for full-time presidential and senior members.

The court concluded that the individuals in question met the qualifications for appointment as specified in the act. The court found that the president, deputy president, and senior members met the necessary legal experience requirements, while the non-presidential members had relevant experience or educational qualifications. The court also determined that the term of appointment was not a barrier to their appointments.