Arrangements about magistrates
51 Arrangements about magistrates
The Governor‑General may:
arrange with the Governor of a State for the performance of the functions of a magistrate under this Act by all or any of the persons who from time to time hold office as magistrates of that State; or
arrange with the Administrator of the Northern Territory for the performance of the functions of a magistrate under this Act by all or any of the persons who from time to time hold office as magistrates of the Northern Territory.
The Minister may arrange with the Chief Minister for the Australian Capital Territory for the performance of the functions of a magistrate under this Act by all or any of the persons who from time to time hold office as magistrates of that Territory.
A copy of each arrangement under this section must be published in the Gazette.
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