❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Rule 2025. The Attorney General's answer clarifies the rule's purpose (AAT replacement) and confirms consultation with relevant authorities, with no concerns raised.
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I refer to the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal) Rule 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about this amendment to the rules; (b) who was consulted prior to this amendment to the rules being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), has the finalised amendment rule addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
21 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
4 days
(a) The Amendment Rule was made by the Legal Services Council (LSC) under Part 9.2 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Uniform Law). It amends the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015 (NSW). The Amendment Rule reflects the replacement of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
(b) The LSC consulted with the Chief Justices and local admitting authorities of the Uniform Law participating jurisdictions, being New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
(c) No.
(d)-(f) Not applicable.
(b) The LSC consulted with the Chief Justices and local admitting authorities of the Uniform Law participating jurisdictions, being New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
(c) No.
(d)-(f) Not applicable.
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