Judicial review, merits review, FOI — current at ART level.
Quillio knows the ADJR Act, the Administrative Review Tribunal framework, FOI practice, and the judicial review authority administrative lawyers argue in the Federal Court.
Quillio is an AI legal assistant for Australian administrative lawyers. I am trained on the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth), the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth), the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth), and current Federal Court, Full Federal Court, and High Court administrative law authority. Use me for judicial review applications, merits review submissions, FOI requests and reviews, and administrative decision-making advice.
Why administrative lawyers use Quillio
Administrative law turns on jurisdictional error, grounds under the ADJR Act, and the line between legality and merits. I am current on the post-Craig and post-Kirk framework, the ART structure that replaced the AAT from October 2024, and the FOI practice that dominates transparency work. I cite the specific ground and the current authority applying it.
Statutes and authorities
Key statutes
- Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth)
- Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth)
- Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth)
- Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) s 39B
- Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth)
- Legislation Act 2003 (Cth)
- Ombudsman Act 1976 (Cth)
Leading cases
- Kirk v Industrial Court of NSW (2010) 239 CLR 531 (jurisdictional error)
- Craig v South Australia (1995) 184 CLR 163 (jurisdictional error at common law)
- Minister for Immigration v Li (2013) 249 CLR 332 (legal unreasonableness)
- Wu Shan Liang v Minister (1996) 185 CLR 259 (weight of evidence)
- Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550 (procedural fairness)
Administrative Law workflows
Judicial review applications
Applications under the ADJR Act and s 39B Judiciary Act for judicial review of Commonwealth decisions.
Identifies potential grounds (unreasonableness, failure to consider relevant material, procedural fairness, illogicality). Drafts the application and supporting affidavit.
ART / AAT merits review
Merits review applications in the Administrative Review Tribunal (since October 2024) and pre-existing AAT matters.
Drafts statements of facts and contentions, witness statements, and closing submissions. Researches current tribunal authority on the decision type.
FOI requests and reviews
FOI requests, internal reviews, and OAIC review applications.
Drafts FOI requests targeted to the scope needed, reviews decisions for exemption analysis errors, and drafts internal review and OAIC review submissions.
Procedural fairness advice
Advising decision-makers on hearing rule, bias rule, and the content of procedural fairness.
Applies current procedural fairness authority to the decision-making context and drafts the procedural fairness memo.
Statutory interpretation work
Interpreting statutory provisions in administrative decision-making with current authority.
Applies current interpretation authority — purpose, context, legislative history — and drafts the interpretation memo citing High Court and Full Federal Court authority.
Document types Quillio handles
- Judicial review applications
- Affidavits supporting judicial review
- Statements of facts and contentions
- FOI requests
- Internal review requests
- OAIC review submissions
- Statutory interpretation memos
- Procedural fairness advice
- Tribunal closing submissions
Commonwealth administrative law is my core — ADJR Act, ART Act, FOI Act, and s 39B Judiciary Act. State administrative law is also covered (e.g. NCAT, VCAT, QCAT and state judicial review), with state-specific Acts and tribunal rules.
Questions administrative lawyers actually ask Quillio
Administrative Law FAQs
Does Quillio know the ART / AAT transition?
Yes. The Administrative Review Tribunal replaced the AAT on 14 October 2024. I am current on the ART Act, practice directions, and the transitional treatment of pre-existing AAT matters.
Is Quillio current on jurisdictional error authority?
Yes. Post-Kirk and post-Craig framework, including the current Full Federal Court and High Court authority on illogicality, unreasonableness, and constructive failure to exercise jurisdiction.
Can Quillio draft FOI work product?
Yes. FOI requests, internal reviews, and OAIC review submissions. I apply current exemption authority (s 47 conditional exemptions, s 37 personal privacy, s 42 legal professional privilege, s 45 confidentiality).
Does Quillio cover state administrative law?
Yes. NCAT (NSW), VCAT (VIC), QCAT (QLD), SACAT, and state judicial review jurisdictions are covered with state-specific Acts and practice.
Can Quillio support decision-makers as well as applicants?
Yes. I advise on procedural fairness content, statutory construction, and the legality of proposed decisions. I draft reasons for decision in the format expected by reviewing courts.
Is Quillio safe for confidential administrative law material?
Yes. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Australian-hosted. Decision records, protected information, and tribunal material stay on Australian soil.
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