Queensland Consolidated Acts

CHILDRENS COURT ACT 1992 - SECT 11

11 Childrens Court judge

(1) The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Attorney-General, appoint 1 or more District Court judges as Childrens Court judges.

(2) In choosing a District Court judge to be recommended as a Childrens Court judge, the Attorney-General must have regard to the appointee’s particular interest and expertise in jurisdiction over matters relating to children.

(3) The appointment of a person as a Childrens Court judge does not affect the person’s appointment as a District Court judge or the person’s powers as a District Court judge.