Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00038:clause:16_20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00038
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 16 cl 20
Character Range: 377641–378483

20  Applications to AAT
(1) This item applies if, immediately before the transition time, a person was entitled to make an application to the AAT.
(2) The person may make the application to the ART:
 (a) as if the old law continued to apply in relation to the time for making the application; but
 (b) otherwise—in accordance with the new law.
(3) The ART must deal with the application in a manner that the ART considers is efficient and fair.
(4) For the purposes of subitem (3), the ART must have regard to the impact of the following in relation to the application:
 (a) the repeal of the old Act;
 (b) the enactment of the new Act;
 (c) the effect (including the operation) of this Act.
(5) The ART must, as far as possible, deal with the application under the new law.
(6) To avoid doubt, subitem (5) has effect subject to subitem (3).