Member Induction
9 May 2022
Level 17A Meeting Room, 83 Clarence Street, Sydney
Day 1
9.00 – 10.00am
Introduction and swearing-in
Presenter: The Hon Justice Fiona Meagher, President
10.00 – 10.30am
Morning Tea
10.30 – 11.30am
You are now a member of the AAT: What is expected of you?
Presenter: The Hon Justice Fiona Meagher, President
• Oath/affirmation
• Provisions of the Act
• Member Conduct/behaviour and expectations
• Conflicts of Interest
• Code of Conduct
• Use of Social Media, external media and the AAT
High-Level Overview of the AAT
• The Role of the AAT
• Tribunal Leadership Group
• Strategic Priorities
• Divisions
• Organisational culture
11.30 – 11.45am
The Role and Function of the Registry
Presenter: Mr Michael Hawkins AM, Registrar
• The Role and Function of the Registry
• Senior Executive Group
• Current operating priorities
• Working with AAT Staff
11.45 – 12.40pm
AAT Division Updates from Division Heads
•
Migration & Refugee Division - Deputy President Jan Redfern PSM
•
Small Business Taxation Division and Taxation & Commercial Division
– Deputy President Bernard McCabe
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General Division –
Deputy President Bernard McCabe (on behalf of
Deputy
President Peter Britten-Jones)
•
National Disability Insurance Scheme Division – The Hon Justice Fiona
Meagher, President (on behalf of
The Hon Michael Mischin)
12.40 – 1.40pm
Lunch
1.40 – 1.55pm
AAT Division Updates from Division Heads
•
Social Services & Child Support Division - Deputy President Karen Synon
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1.55 – 5.00pm
Group meetings with the President
Issue of IT related equipment
• 30 minutes each group
• Issue of Surface Pro's and IT
• NDIS group (3 members)
requirements
• GD group (3 members)
• Issue of ID and Access
• 3 x MRD groups (4 members)
passes
• Obtaining members'
electronic signatures
7.00pm
Group Dinner (Venue: Neptune’s Palace)
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