The Albanese Government has appointed 4 Non-Judicial Deputy Presidents to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for various terms.
Established by this Government in 2024, the ART is an independent body responsible for reviewing decisions affecting the lives of Australians.
The 4 Non-Judicial Deputy President appointments will help ensure cases are heard fairly and efficiently, while strengthening the ART's accessibility, responsiveness and intellectual leadership.
Each Non-Judicial Deputy President was appointed in accordance with section 207 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 , and was assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent assessment panel in accordance with the Act and the Administrative Review Regulations 2024 .
Appointments to the ART
Non-Judicial Deputy Presidents
- Mr Phillip French
- Ms Alison Murphy
- Mr Robert Olding
- Mr Paul Vermeesch
Quotes attributable to the Attorney-General, Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
"The Administrative Review Tribunal plays an important role in reviewing decisions that directly affect the everyday lives of Australians.
"These four appointments will add leadership and expertise, further strengthening the ART's capacity to hear cases in a fair and efficient manner.
"I congratulate these Non-Judicial Deputy Presidents on their appointments and thank them for their important service to the Australian public."
