The Minister for Veterans has appointed Barristers.Comm member, Christopher Griggs, as a member of the Veterans' Entitlements Appeal Board pursuant to section 241 of the Veterans' Support Act 2014 for a two-year term commencing on 21 April 2019. The function of the Appeal Board is to determine appeals against review decisions made under Part 7 of the Act. The Appeal Board has a range of powers including powers to receive and take evidence, require documents, and summon witnesses. There is a right of appeal to the High Court against a determination of the Appeal Board, but only on a question of law.
