The one thing I should clarify is that during the period of the audit, which was 2010 to 2015, there was a different process in place. The transitional appointments are something that this government has put in place through the implementation of the new policy approach, but at any point in time, in managing the appointments to a tribunal, the minister would have the option of looking at temporary appointments, if they were needed.
On November 17th, 2016. See this statement in context.