Carbon Pricing Act 2018 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Appeals
38. Composition and procedure of Appeal Panel
Feedback & supportAn Appeal Panel established under section 34(5) must comprise at least 3 individuals, at least one of whom has particular technical or other specialised knowledge in respect of the issues in the appeal.
The Minister must appoint one of the individuals of the Appeal Panel as the Chairperson of the Appeal Panel.
Minister
“Minister” means —(a)except as provided in paragraph (b), the Minister charged with the responsibility for sustainability and the environment; and(b)for the purposes of Division 1A of Part 5, the Minister charged with the responsibility for trade and industry;
In establishing an Appeal Panel, the Minister may provide for —
the terms and conditions of the membership of the Appeal Panel, including the remuneration and allowances (if any) of any member of the Appeal Panel (which are to form part of the expenses of the Agency);
the procedure to be adopted by the Appeal Panel in considering any appeal referred to it; and
any other matter that the Minister considers incidental or expedient for the proper and efficient conduct of an appeal by the Appeal Panel.
An Appeal Panel is independent in the performance of its functions.