Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1984 No. 425 FAMILY LAW RULES - ORDER 36 RULE 1

1. (1) Where a power or function is expressed by these Rules to be conferred
upon a Registrar, that power or function may also be exercised by the holders
of the following offices-

   (a)  in a Family Court or in the Supreme Court of a State or Territory-by a
        Judge;

   (b)  in a Court of summary jurisdiction-by a Magistrate.

(2) Where a Registrar is required or able to do an act not involving the
exercise of a power of the court, it is sufficient if the act is done on
behalf of the Registrar by another officer of the court or by a clerk in the
office of the Registrar or of such officer.