The Albanese Government has appointed 11 Senior Members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for various terms.
Established by the Government in 2024, the ART is an independent body responsible for reviewing decisions affecting the lives of Australians.
The Senior Member appointments will help ensure all cases are heard fairly, effectively and efficiently while ensuring the ART’s work remains accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of all parties.
Each Senior Member was appointed in accordance with section 208 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 , and was assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent, merits-based assessment panel in accordance with the Act and the Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations 2024 .
Appointments to the ART
Senior Members
- Mr Christian Carney
- Ms Robyn Curnow
- Dr Stewart Fenwick
- Ms Maria Gagliardi
- Dr Khanh Hoang
- Ms Samira Kamandi
- Ms Maxina Martellotta
- Ms Lara Proske
- Ms Natalie Purcell
- Mr Andrew Verduci
- Dr Greg Weeks
Quotes attributable to the Attorney-General, Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
“The Administrative Review Tribunal plays an important role in reviewing decisions that directly affect the everyday lives of Australians.
“These appointments will strengthen the Tribunal’s capacity to deal with complex matters and promote high quality and consistent decision-making.
“I congratulate these Senior Members on their appointments and thank them for their important service to the Australian public.”
