March 2022
The merit appointment plan to the AAT that went nowhere
Duncan Kerr, AAT president from 2012-2017, has revealed former attorney-general George Brandis wanted an advisory committee for appointments to the tribunal.
October 2020
Federal watchdog cannot be a star chamber
Corruption cannot be rooted out by bodies that are too prone to abuses themselves.
July 2019
Tribunal suffering public service mentality, low morale
Members of the AAT have told former judge Ian Callinan of bullying, threats adverse to independence and political appointments.
Tribunal review takes aim at 'dishonest' migrants
The handling of migration cases should be overhauled to stop applicants gaming the system, says a report by former High Court judge Ian Callinan.