Reanimating a Statutory Zombie: The Return of the Administrative Review Council

The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2023 (Cth) contains provisions to establish a new version of the Administrative Review Council (ARC). The ARC was established under the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth) and was long an important aspect of our administrative law framework. The ARC remains a part of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal legislation but the Council has been inactive for many years. The article explains the original purpose of the ARC, how it fell into slumber and the functions and potential value of a revived ARC. The article argues that the newly formed ARC may be stronger than its previous incarnation.