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FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA ACT 1976 - SECT 6A

Assignment of Judges to Divisions

                   The Governor-General may:

                     (a)  assign a Judge (other than the Chief Justice) to one of the Divisions either:

                              (i)  in the commission of appointment of the Judge; or

                             (ii)  at a later time, with the consent of the Judge; and

                     (b)  vary any such assignment, with the consent of the Judge.

Note:          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)).



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