Tribunal Guidelines [pdf, 674 KB]
...resolving matters may be more effective, cheaper and faster to establish. Creating a new tribunal may be expensive because operational costs will need to be met by the department – unlike the general courts. Establishing a new tribunal may also be time consuming. New legislation will usually be required, which will need to be factored into timeframes. It is important to begin with a clear understanding of the purpose of the potential decision-making body. This may involve considering th...