Section 273 — Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024: Simplified outline of this Part

Limitations apply to production and disclosure of some documents and information by entrusted persons. An entrusted person is any person who is, or has been, a member, the Principal Registrar, a staff member or engaged to provide services to the Tribunal. Some functions and powers of the Minister, President and Principal Registrar may be delegated. Functions or powers of the Tribunal in relation to a proceeding may be performed or exercised by the Tribunal constituted for the purposes of the proceeding under Division 4 of Part 4. In some circumstances, Tribunal functions or powers may also be performed or exercised by a member, the Principal Registrar, a registrar or a staff member authorised by the President to do so. The President may also perform or exercise Tribunal functions or powers in some circumstances. Matters dealt with in Division 5 include advisory opinions, communicating electronically, giving documents, calculating short periods of time, immunities, fees, legal or financial assistance and review of the operation of this Act. There is also a requirement that Ministers and Commonwealth entities inform the Council of action taken or proposed to be taken in relation to some systemic issues. Rules and regulations may be made relating to this Act.