Div 2Main objectives of Tribunal

Division 2—Main objectives of Tribunal 8—Main objectives of Tribunal (1) The main objectives of the Tribunal in dealing with matters within its jurisdiction are— (a) in the exercise of its jurisdiction, to promote the best principles of public administration, including— (i) independence in decision‑making; and (ii) natural justice and procedural fairness; and (iii) high‑quality, consistent decision‑making; and (iv) transparency and accountability in the exercise of statutory functions, powers and duties; and (b) to be accessible by being easy to find and easy to access, and to be responsive to parties, especially people with special needs; and (c) to ensure that applications are processed and resolved as quickly as possible while achieving a just outcome, including by resolving disputes through high‑quality processes and the use of mediation and alternative dispute resolution procedures wherever appropriate; and (d) to keep costs to parties involved in proceedings before the Tribunal to a minimum insofar as is just and appropriate; and (e) to use straightforward language and procedures (including, insofar as is reasonably practicable and appropriate, by using simple and standardised forms); and (f) to act with as little formality and technicality as possible, including by informing itself in such manner as the Tribunal thinks fit; and (g) to be flexible in the way in which the Tribunal conducts its business and to adjust its procedures to best fit the circumstances of a particular case or a particular jurisdiction. (2) In connection with the conferral and exercise of its jurisdiction the Tribunal should, in relation to these objectives, consult from time to time with such agencies, organisations or bodies as it thinks appropriate.