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FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA ACT 2021 (NO. 12, 2021) - SECT 11

Appointment of Judges

             (1)  A Judge is to be appointed by the Governor-General by commission.

             (2)  A person is not to be appointed as a Judge unless:

                     (a)  the person is or has been:

                              (i)  a Judge of another court created by the Parliament or of a court of a State; or

                             (ii)  enrolled as a legal practitioner of the High Court, or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, for at least 5 years; and

                     (b)  by reason of knowledge, skills, experience and aptitude, the person is a suitable person to deal with family law matters, including matters involving family violence.

             (3)  A person must not be appointed as a Judge if the person has attained the age of 70 years.

             (4)  The appointment of a Judge (including by way of promotion or to another judicial office) is to be for a term expiring upon the Judge attaining the age of 70 years.

Note 1:       Section 72 of the Constitution sets out requirements relating to the appointment and tenure of Judges.

Note 2:       Division 2 of this Part deals with terms and conditions of appointment.



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