Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00331:clause:17_1a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00331
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 17 cl 1A
Character Range: 568919–569561

1A  Assignment of Federal Magistrates to Divisions
  The Governor‑General may:
 (a) assign a Federal Magistrate (other than the Chief Federal Magistrate) to one of the Divisions either:
 (i) in the commission of appointment of the Federal Magistrate; or
 (ii) at a later time, with the consent of the Federal Magistrate; and
 (b) vary any such assignment, with the consent of the Federal Magistrate.
Note: A Federal Magistrate (including the Chief Federal Magistrate) who is not assigned to either Division of the Federal Magistrates Court may exercise the powers of the Federal Magistrates Court in either Division (see subsection 12(3C)).