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Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

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Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

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Administrative Appeals TribunalAdministrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is a committee that performs independent values review of administrative resolutions made by the government.1 The decisions of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal gets reviewed by the Federal Circuit Court and the Federal Court, however, it does not fall under the Australian court pecking order. This tribunal comprises of the Federal Judges, distinguished layers referred as the deputy Presidents, experienced lawyers, and members. Advantages of AAT SystemThe main reason for the existence of tribunals is to simplify the judicial processes by making informal, faster, less costly, and accessible. Some of the advantages of Administrative Appeals Tribunal is that:It is informal, meaning that it does not require legal representative as stated under Section 33(1) (b) of the AAT Act.Its processes are simple; hence, making it easier for the courts to review.It is faster in disposing cases.It is less costly compared to court adjudication due to short proceedingsIt assists in solving disputes related to consumers and tenancy. It is based on the knowledge of the special expertise unlike the normal court judges that requires legal expertise.Additionally, AAT system does not need to demonstrate that the decision that was initially made was wrong. The decision made should be based on the previous judgement, which is in contrary to the judicial review. It allows new arguments and evidence to be presented by the concerned parties. Moreover, it enables putting into effect the powers and good judgment are bestowed by any appropriate ratification on the individual who made the 1Look At The Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal" (2010) 28(2) Windsor Yearbook of Access to Justice
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