Section 206 — Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024: Appointment of Judicial Deputy Presidents

Appointment by Governor-General (1) A Judicial Deputy President is to be appointed by the Governor-General, by written instrument, on the recommendation of the Minister. (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 (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 (4) A Judicial Deputy President holds office for a period of 5 years unless a shorter period is specified in the instrument of appointment. (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 (6) A Judicial Deputy President must be appointed on a sessional basis.