South Australian Chapter

 

In June 2002 the Council of Australasian Tribunals (COAT) was established nationally. It provided for the establishment of state Chapters to give members opportunities to consult and discuss areas of concern, interest and common experience. 

The South Australian Chapter of the Council of Australasian Tribunals was established in August 2004 following a meeting of 40 Tribunal members representing 17 Commonwealth and State Tribunals. 

Membership of COAT (SA) is open to any member of a Tribunal, practitioners, academics, students and other persons interested in the work of the Council.

 

The Convenor’s annual report describes the Chapter’s activities for 2010 [ PDF version ].

  

Becoming a Member

 

To join the Chapter or renew your membership please complete and submit the following forms with your membership fee: 

If you are joining the Chapter for the first time, complete Forms 1 and 2. 

To renew a previous membership complete Form 2 only.

 

Form 1: Membership application form (only for new members)
[ Word version ]
Form 2: Membership invoice (for all members)
[ Word version ]
$30 membership fee due annually in July

  

  • Constitution of the COAT South Australian Chapter, including its objects and rules [ Word version ] 

If you require further information contact the Secretary, Sue Raymond on 8400 4900 or sue.raymond@ssat.gov.au.

   

South Australian Committee

 

Convenor Lin Gilfillan: lin@dofillan.com.au
Vice Convenor (to be advised)
Treasurer Jane Welch: jm@xentech.com.au
Secretary Sue Raymond: sue.raymond@ssat.gov.au
Committee Katherine Bean: katherine.bean@aat.gov.au

Gary Byron: garybyron@optusnet.com.au

Jenny Russell: russell.jenny@agd.sa.gov.au

Belinda Wells: belinda.wells@mrt-rrt.gov.au

 

  

COAT News

 

Newsletters for South Australian members of COAT.

 

 

Presentations

 

  • Communication in the Hearing Room: Ms Joanna Kalowski, 7 June 2011
  • Statutory Interpretation: Mr Greg Parker, Crown Solicitor, 10 March 2011
  • Effective Engagement with Parties in Tribunal Proceedings - Some Random Thoughts: Mr Gary Byron AM, 28 October 2010 [ RTF version ]

 

  • Half-day seminar on Decision Writing: Ms Narelle Bell, 6 August 2010
  • Tribunal Work-Some Fresh Ideas: Deputy Chief Magistrate Dr Andrew Cannon, 13 May 2010

 

  • A Guide to Standards of Conduct for Tribunal members: Ms Sue Raymond, Senior Member SSAT (SA/Tas) 22 June 2010

 

  • Using Human Rights to Inform Administrative Decision-Making: The Hon Catherine Branson QC, 25 August 2009 [ RTF version ]
  • Rules of Evidence: The Hon Justice Christopher Kourakis, 28 May 2009 [ RTF version ] 

 

 

COAT SA History

 

Chapter Launch

 

Mr Deane Jarvis, Deputy President AAT, Hon Justice Garry Downes AM, President AAT and National Chairman of COAT, Mrs Pat Patrick, Presiding Member of the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, Mr Robert Park, Guardianship Board and member of COAT Steering Committee and Mr Peter Martin, Chiropractors Board of SA at the meeting on 24 August 2004 which established the South Australian Chapter of COAT.