Membership of COAT is open to all tribunals operation in Australia and New Zealand.

Membership fees are set in accordance with COAT's constitution at AU$50.00 plus GST (not applicable for NZ) per full-time member, or part-time member or sessional member equivalent. Please refer to attached examples.

COAT was established to encourage communication between the leaders and members of Tribunals throughout Australasia; to promote and encourage the development of best practice models for tribunals; and, to provide a forum for education, research and reform in the field of administrative justice.

In 2022, among other things, COAT will:

• Host the 24th Annual COAT Conference
• Offer masterclasses designed for experienced Tribunal members, in Australia and New Zealand.
• Provide on-line Induction courses for new Tribunal members, led by current and former experienced members of the judiciary and tribunals.
• Continue to represent COAT on the Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity and other organisations.
• Update the Tribunal Excellence Framework.
• Further develop its website to facilitate better communication between member Tribunals and to improve access to training resources.

COAT’s ability to represent and support tribunals in Australia and New Zealand is reliant on the continued financial support of members.

JOIN OR RENEW
To join or renew please use the form below which enables you to pay online

Alternatively if you wish to complete the form manually and pay offline download the membership form here.

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