The Albanese Government has appointed 35 new General Members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for various terms.
Established by the Government in 2024, the ART is a fully independent body responsible for reviewing decisions affecting the lives of Australians.
The new appointments will help ensure all cases are being heard fairly, effectively and efficiently while ensuring the Tribunal's work remains accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of all parties.
Each General Member was appointed in accordance with section 208 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 , and was originally assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent assessment panel in accordance with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 and Administrative Review Regulations 2024 .
On behalf of the Albanese Government, I congratulate each of these members on their appointment and look forward to their service to the Australian public.
Appointments to the ART
General Members
- Mrs Rachael Adolphe
- Dr M Ehteshamul Bari
- Ms Rosalinda Casamento
- Ms Lisa Coffey
- Ms Maria Cristoffanini
- Alison Dayman
- Mr Phillip Davies
- Mr Alan Duri
- Mr Andrew Field
- Ms Sarah Fisher
- Ms Estelle Frawley
- Ms Jane Goddard
- Ms Dilhari Gustavino
- Mr Peter Harris
- Ms Parastou Hatami
- Ms Amanda Hickey
- Ms Meredith Jackson
- Ms Anjum Kasmani
- Dr Niamh Kinchin
- Dr Jackie King
- Ms Stephanie Lee
- Mrs Alicia Le'Roy
- Ms Stella Lesic
- Mr Justin Moyes
- Mrs Elizabeth Needham
- Ms Ashley Ngion
- Ms Stacey Parker
- Ms Leah Perkins
- Mr France Prasad
- Mr Jason Rafeeq
- Dr Susannah Sage Jacobson
- Dr Nikolas Tan
- Ms Heidi Thomas
- Dr Helen Watchirs OAM
- Ms Katy Welch
Quotes attributable to Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
"The Administrative Review Tribunal is an independent federal administrative review body that reviews decisions that directly affect the everyday lives of Australians. It is crucial that the people who hear and decide these cases have the required experience and expertise.
"Each General Member was assessed as suitable for appointment through a transparent and merit-based process. The appointments will contribute to ensuring cases are effectively and efficiently heard, and to avoiding unnecessary delays for applicants.
"I am extremely pleased to announce the appointments of these General Members and thank them for their willingness to serve the Australian public."
