Section 149 — Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024: Persons entitled to be present at hearings

When this section applies (1) This section applies: (a) in relation to a proceeding for review of an intelligence and security decision; and (b) subject to section 158 (security certificates—responsible Minister). Persons entitled to be present (2) The applicant, and the applicant’s representative, are entitled to be present at the hearing of the proceeding when the Tribunal hears submissions made, or evidence adduced by: (a) the agency head (or representative); or (b) a relevant body. (3) The following are entitled to be present at the hearing of the proceeding when the Tribunal hears submissions made, or evidence adduced by the applicant (or representative): (a) the agency head (or representative); (b) a relevant body.