22Parties to proceeding for review

22 Parties to proceeding for review

Parties to proceeding (1) Each of the following are parties to a proceeding for review by the Tribunal of a decision: (a) the applicant for the review; (b) the decision‑maker; (c) any other person, if: (i) the person applies to the Tribunal to become a party to the proceeding; and (ii) the Tribunal is satisfied that the person’s interests are affected by the decision; and (iii) the Tribunal considers it appropriate that the person become a party to the proceeding.

Note: In addition, the Attorney‑General of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory is a party to a proceeding in certain circumstances (see sections 59 and 93).

(2) This section is subject to sections 65 (certain parties may seek to withdraw from being a party) and 83 (Tribunal may remove party from proceeding if party fails to appear or does not comply). Notice to other parties (3) If a person becomes a party to a proceeding under paragraph (1)(c), the Tribunal must give written notice to the other parties to the proceeding.