Dr Juliet Lucy has been appointed a new presidential member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). She will commence her seven-year appointment on May 21.

Dr Lucy has practised as a barrister in Sydney since 2012 and is experienced in public law, discrimination and human rights, commercial law, common law and professional discipline.

Earlier this year, she served as a review panel member for a taskforce on the ACT Chief Psychiatrist’s review into complex mental health care.

Dr Lucy has also been a part-time senior member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and chairperson of Medicare Participation Review Committees.

In addition to her legal work, Dr Lucy holds a PhD in English Literature.

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