Research
The AAT occasionally undertakes research into aspects of its practices and procedures. It also conducts pilots in relation to proposed changes to its case management processes. Papers relating to projects of this nature are available on this page.
Concurrent Evidence Study
The Tribunal undertook a study in relation to the use of concurrent evidence (CE) procedures in hearings in the New South Wales Registry. CE, also sometimes colloquially referred to as "hot tubs", involves the taking of sworn evidence of more than one expert at the same time. It provides a forum in which, in addition to providing their own evidence, expert witnesses can listen to, question and critically evaluate other experts' evidence.
The report on the study was completed in November 2005. It outlines the nature and scope of the study and the main findings of the research. The report is available for download:
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An Evaluation of the Use of Concurrent Evidence in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (PDF, 588 KB).
Enquiries in relation to the report should be directed to the Tribunal's Legal and Policy Section on (02) 9391 2400 or at aatweb@aat.gov.au.