The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has allowed an application to reconstitute the Tribunal, on the basis that a respondent to the proceedings would not receive a fair hearing before a particular Tribunal Member. The Tribunal’s decision stated that the Charter has reinforced the positive duty of courts and tribunals to provide assistance to litigants in person.
Detailed case note.
Found in 01. Access to Justice/Fair Hearing, 2008, s24 - Fair Hearing, Victoria, Victorian Charter Caselaw, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal