Assignment of Judges to Divisions
6A Assignment of Judges to Divisions
The Governor‑General may:
assign a Judge (other than the Chief Justice) to one of the Divisions either:
in the commission of appointment of the Judge; or
at a later time, with the consent of the Judge; and
vary any such assignment, with the consent of the Judge.
A Judge (including the Chief Justice) who is not assigned to either Division of the Court may exercise the powers of the Court in either Division (see subsection 15(1C)).
4 Section 7
Before “Whenever”, insert “(1)”.
5 At the end of section 7
Add:
For the purposes of this Act, a person who is performing duties and exercising powers under subsection (1) is taken not to be assigned to either Division of the Court.
A Judge (including the Chief Justice) who is not assigned to either Division of the Court may exercise the powers of the Court in either Division (see subsection 15(1C)).
6 After section 12
Insert:
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