Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales
The Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales was established on 21 July 1989 as a specialist court within the Australian court hierarchy with exclusive jurisdiction within New South Wales, Australia, to deal with claims for damages from sufferers of dust-related illnesses, including those linked to asbestos exposure, and from dependants of sufferers who have died. The tribunal is located in the John Maddison Tower in the Sydney central business district.
| Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales | |
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| Established | 21 July 1989 |
| Jurisdiction | New South Wales, Australia |
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Composition method | Vice-regal appointment on the Premier's nomination, following advice of the Attorney- General and Cabinet |
| Authorized by | Parliament of New South Wales via the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 (NSW) |
| Appeals to | Court of Appeal of New South Wales |
| Website | dustdiseasestribunal.justice.nsw.gov.au |
| President of the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW | |
| Currently | Judge Derek Price AM |
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