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.
- Michael Pelly
October 2020
- Opinion
- ICAC
Federal watchdog cannot be a star chamber
Corruption cannot be rooted out by bodies that are too prone to abuses themselves.
- Amanda Stoker
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.
- Michael Pelly
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.
- Michael Pelly