(1) The court may appoint a referee for a reference.
Note Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application for an appointment.
(2) A referee may be—
(a) a judicial officer or other officer of the court; or
(b) anyone else—
(i) agreed by the parties; or
(ii) named by the court; or
(iii) named by a person nominated by the court to select a suitable referee.
(3) A judicial officer or other officer of the Supreme Court may only be appointed with the agreement of the Chief Justice.
(4) A judicial officer or other officer of the Magistrates Court may only be appointed with the agreement of the Chief Magistrate.
(5) The
title="A2001-14">Legislation Act, part 19.3 (Appointments) does not apply to an appointment under this rule.