Updated tribunal references for administrative reviews
Commonwealth Administrative Laws Amendment (Updating References) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Administrative Review Tribunal replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal across multiple laws
The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
The definition of a decision now follows the meaning set out in the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024
The changes apply to water efficiency labelling; therapeutic goods; marine safety; gene technology; and human reproductive technology laws
The State adopts Commonwealth amendments regarding mutual recognition