Is administrative law the corporate future?

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Administrative law is being increasingly applied to private corporations as the borders between private industry and government are becoming less clear. In Australia one form this has taken is the industry ombudsman. Banking, insurance and credit reporting industries currently have ombudsmen and other industries will soon follow. This seems to be an exercise of democratic control over areas where laissez faire policies traditionally held. Many questions arise about the applicability of this kind of law, especially the role of natural justice in ombudsmen's activities.

Interpretation and construction, Administrative law

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From the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the Federal Court: treading the path of reform

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The Australian Administrative Review Council issued a report in 1997 in response to problems with the appeal process between the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and the Federal Court, especially in the area of appeals on a question of law. The Council recommended the Federal Court's powers be expanded to include findings of fact where the AAT had made errors of law, but this may pose a separation of powers conflict. The Council also found no call to repeal Administration Appeals Tribunal Act section 44(1), but noted the need for reform.

Australia, Reports, Appellate procedure, Appeals (Law), Powers and duties, Judicial review of administrative acts, Australia. Federal Court of Australia

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New super-tribunal to replace Small Claims Tribunal

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A 1998 bill would transform Victoria's Small Claims Tribunal into the Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The new 'super-tribunal' would absorb not only the Small Claims Tribunal, but three other administrative appeals tribunals. Fee waivers and increased jurisdiction are considered benefits of this structural change.

Management, Small claims courts, Administrative courts, Victoria, Australia

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