271213 Tribunal Member

Skill level 1 AU · RSMS ROL

Also known as Administrative Appeals Tribunal Member, Industrial Relations Commissioner, Waitangi Tribunal Member (NZ).

What this occupation involves

Hears industrial, administrative or other disputes to assist in resolving differences and to arbitrate on issues.

  • researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
  • conducting trials and hearings
  • calling and questioning witnesses
  • hearing and evaluating arguments and evidence in civil and criminal summary matters
  • deciding penalties and sentences within statutory limits, such as fines, bonds and detention, awarding damages in civil matters, and issuing court orders
  • exercising arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation
  • preparing settlement memoranda and obtaining signatures of parties
  • advising government of legal, constitutional and parliamentary matters and drafting bills and attending committee meetings during consideration of bills
  • preparing advice on matters associated with intellectual property rights
  • advising clients and agents on legal and technical matters

Visa lists & eligible subclasses

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Labour market — Australia

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.

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