Elise Archer,Attorney-General
Expressions of interest are now being sought for the important role of Division Head (General Division) of the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT).
TASCAT commenced operation in November 2021, integrating the former functions and responsibilities of nine tribunals, with the successful candidate also a Deputy President of the Tribunal.
The General Division incorporates the former jurisdictions of:
*the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal;
*the Forest Practices Tribunal;
*the Health Practitioners Tribunal;
*the Asbestos Compensation Tribunal;
*the Motor Accidents Compensation Tribunal;
*the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal; and
*the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal.
TASCAT now provides greater consistency in decision making, promotes alternative dispute resolution and enables seamless service delivery to a diverse range of clients, and is an important step to improving access to justice for all Tasmanians.
I am also looking at other decision-making functions that can be transferred to TASCAT in the future and look forward to progressing this work throughout this year.
The Division Head will have primary responsibility for the administration of the General Division of TASCAT at the direction of the President, in addition to the range of responsibilities of a Deputy President.
To be eligible for appointment, a candidate must be an Australian lawyer of not less than five years’ standing as an Australian legal practitioner.
Expressions of interest are due by close of business on Friday, 25 March, 2022.
