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CONSTITUTION ACT 1975 - SECT 81

Appointment of reserve Judges

    (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.



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