(1) The Minister may appoint persons to be assessors of the Tribunal who, in the opinion of the Minister, have special knowledge of, or experience in, any area within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal.(2) An assessor may be appointed on a full-time or part-time basis.(3) Schedule 4 has effect with respect to assessors.
(1) The President may appoint any person whose name is on the list compiled under section 31 to act as an assessor:(a) for a period not exceeding 12 months, or(b) for the purpose of particular proceedings before the Tribunal.(2) Any person who is appointed to act as an assessor under this section has and may exercise all of the functions of an assessor while acting as an assessor.
31 Lists of persons eligible to be appointed to act as assessors
(1) The Minister may compile a list or lists of persons considered by the Minister to be suitable to be appointed to act as assessors under section 30.(2) Different lists may be compiled for different types of matters or to take account of any other factors.(3) A person may be included in a list under this section only if the person consents to being included in the list.(4) In compiling any list, the Minister may consult with the President.(5) The Minister may amend or revoke any list compiled under this section for any reason that the Minister considers appropriate.(6) The Minister is to review at least annually any list compiled under this section.(7) The Minister may delegate any of the Minister’s functions under this section (other than this power of delegation) to the head of the Department administering this Act.
32 Functions of assessors generally
An assessor has:(a) the functions conferred or imposed by or under Division 2, and(b) such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the assessor by or under this or any other Act or law.Note. Functions conferred or imposed on assessors (other than by or under Division 2) include the function of conducting a preliminary conference under section 74.