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Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013
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#### 3 Objects of Act
3 Objects of Act
> The objects of this Act are—
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> > (a) to establish an independent Civil and Administrative Tribunal of New South Wales to provide a single point of access for most tribunal services in the State, and
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> > (b) to enable the Tribunal—
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> > > (i) to make decisions as the primary decision-maker in relation to certain matters, and
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> > > (ii) to review decisions made by certain persons and bodies, and
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> > > (iii) to determine appeals against decisions made by certain persons and bodies, and
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> > > (iv) to exercise such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it, and
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> > (c) to ensure that the Tribunal is accessible and responsive to the needs of all of its users, and
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> > (d) to enable the Tribunal to resolve the real issues in proceedings justly, quickly, cheaply and with as little formality as possible, and
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> > (e) to ensure that the decisions of the Tribunal are timely, fair, consistent and of a high quality, and
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> > (f) to ensure that the Tribunal is accountable and has processes that are open and transparent, and
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> > (g) to promote public confidence in tribunal decision-making in the State and in the conduct of tribunal members.
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> **s 3:** Subst 2013 No 94, Sch 1 \[2\].