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ACAT gets a new president

MARY-Therese Daniel, a presidential member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), is its new president.

Former ACAT President, the late Graeme Neate.

She succeeds the Graeme Neate, who had served as ACAT president from January 2017 until his death in June 2023.

Ms Daniel was appointed ACAT’s first full-time non-presidential member in 2012 and promoted in 2015 to presidential member. She also served as temporary president for an extended period in 2021.

“I’m honoured and it’s a privilege to be given the responsibility of serving the Canberra community in this role after the incredible leadership demonstrated by Graeme Neate AM, and prior to him, Linda Crebbin, the first ACAT president,” she said.

“I welcome the opportunity to lead the Tribunal over the next seven years, providing access to justice in an increasingly digital world.

“I’m committed to promoting public trust and confidence in the Tribunal and its conduct of proceedings by ensuring we provide simple, inexpensive, accessible and fair resolution of disputes.”

An ANU graduate who has lived in Canberra during her working life, Ms Daniel joined ACAT with more than 15 years of diverse legal experience in government and private practice.  This included roles with the Family Court of Australia, national firm MinterEllison, Legal Aid ACT, the ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the ACT Government Solicitor, where she finished as a Principal Solicitor.

Her seven-year appointment as president begins on Monday.

 

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