Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 (NO 29 OF 2006) - REG 1532

(SCR o 89 r 2 (2))

    (1)     The court may appoint a referee for a reference.

Note     Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application for an appointment.

    (2)     A referee may be—

    (a)     a judicial officer or other officer of the court; or

    (b)     anyone else—

    (i)     agreed by the parties; or

    (ii)     named by the court; or

    (iii)     named by a person nominated by the court to select a suitable referee.

    (3)     A judicial officer or other officer of the Supreme Court may only be appointed with the agreement of the Chief Justice.

    (4)     A judicial officer or other officer of the Magistrates Court may only be appointed with the agreement of the Chief Magistrate.

    (5)     The Legislation Act, part 19.3 (Appointments) does not apply to an appointment under this rule.