Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A person must not be appointed as the President unless the person is a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia.
(2) A person must not be appointed as a Deputy President unless the person:
(a) is a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1); or
(b) is enrolled as a legal practitioner (however described) of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and has been so enrolled for at least 5 years; or
(c) in the opinion of the Governor - General, has special knowledge or skills relevant to the duties of a Deputy President.
Senior members and other members
(3) A person must not be appointed as a senior member or other member unless the person:
(a) is enrolled as a legal practitioner (however described) of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory and has been so enrolled for at least 5 years; or
(b) in the opinion of the Governor - General, has special
knowledge or skills relevant to the duties of a senior member or member.