36Definitions

#### 36 Definitions 36 Definitions > In this Part: > > amending Act means the [Administrative Decisions Tribunal Amendment Act 2004](/view/html/repealed/current/act-2004-081). > > appeal abolition date, in relation to a right to appeal to an Appeal Panel, means: > > > (a) in relation to appeals against decisions of the Tribunal under the [Architects Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-089)—the day on which Part 4A of that Act (as inserted by the amending Act) commences, and > > > (b) in relation to appeals against decisions of the Tribunal under the [Surveying Act 2002](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2002-083)—the day on which Part 6A of that Act (as inserted by the amending Act) commences, and > > > (c) in relation to appeals against decisions of the Tribunal under the [Veterinary Practice Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-087)—the day on which Part 9A of that Act (as inserted by the amending Act) commences, and > > > (d) in relation to appeals against decisions of the Tribunal under the [Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1986-055)—the day on which Part 6B of that Act (as inserted by the amending Act) commences. > > existing right to appeal means a right to appeal to an Appeal Panel against a decision of the Tribunal that was in existence immediately before the appeal abolition date for that right (whether or not that right was exercised before that date).