Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00908:clause:1_15oc
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00908
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 15OC
Character Range: 22546–23318

15OC  Who are nominated Tribunal members?

 (1) A nominated Tribunal member is a member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in respect of whom a written nomination by the Minister is in force that permits the member to conduct reviews and to make decisions under section 15OB.

 (2) The Minister must not nominate a person unless the person:
 (a) is a Deputy President or full-time senior member; or
 (b) is enrolled as a legal practitioner of a federal court or of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and has been enrolled for at least 5 years.

 (3) A nominated Tribunal member has, in conducting a review or making a decision under section 15OB, the same protection and immunity that a Justice of the High Court has in relation to a proceeding of that court.