Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 (NO 29 OF 2006) - REG 6202

(SCA s 15; SCR o 61A r 4B)

    (1)     If the jurisdiction of the court is to be, or is being, exercised in a proceeding by the master, the master may refer the proceeding or an issue in the proceeding to a judge if the master considers that it would be appropriate for the proceeding or issue to be decided by a judge.

    (2)     If the master refers the proceeding to a judge, the judge may—

    (a)     hear and decide the proceeding; or

    (b)     refer the proceeding back to the master and give the directions (if any) the judge considers appropriate in relation to the proceeding.

    (3)     If the master refers an issue in the proceeding to a judge, the judge may decide the issue or refer the issue back to the master and give the directions (if any) the judge considers appropriate in relation to the proceeding.

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