Thank you for attending the 2025 COAT National

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 COAT National, held Thursday 5 – Friday 6 June at the Langham, Melbourne and Online.

The theme for the conference was “Staking Our Claim – Defining Tribunal Values and Embracing Our Role in a Modern Justice System””

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 conference.

Justice Ted Woodward
Chair, 2025 COAT National Conference Organising Committee

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Venue

The Langham Melbourne

1 Southgate Ave
Southbank, Melbourne
Victoria 3006
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Indulge in the epitome of luxury at The Langham Melbourne, where you’ll experience unparalleled service amidst opulent surroundings. Situated along the picturesque banks of the Yarra River, this prestigious hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool with sweeping vistas of the city skyline. Step into a world of elegance adorned with a grand marble staircase, enchanting fountains, and dazzling chandeliers.

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COAT is the national body through which tribunals can come together to examine and compare ideas, working methods, organisation and management, member trainings and support programs. The COAT is intended to facilitate liaison and discussion between the heads of tribunals. It will support the development of best practice models and model procedural rules, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and increased capacity for training and support for members.

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The COAT is intended to facilitate liaison and discussion between the heads of tribunals. It will support the development of best practice models and model procedural rules, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and increased capacity for training and support for members.