(1) The Governor in Council may appoint as many reserve Judges of the Court as are necessary for transacting the business of the Court.
(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a reserve Judge unless he or she—
S. 81(2)(a) amended by No. 63/2013 s. 6.
(a) has not attained the age of 78 years; and
(b) is, or has been—
(i) a Judge of the Court; or
(ii) a judge of the Federal Court of Australia; or
(iii) a judge of a Supreme Court (however designated) of another State, the Northern Territory or the Australian Capital Territory.
(3) The instrument of appointment of a person as a reserve Judge must specify the terms and conditions of appointment.
(4) A reserve Judge is eligible for re‑appointment as a reserve Judge.
S. 81A inserted by No. 5/2013 s. 12.