Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

MAGISTRATES COURT ACT 1930 - SECT 7D

    (1)     A magistrate is appointed for the term ending when the magistrate turns 65 years old.

Note 1     The Judicial Commissions Act 1994 , s 4 provides that a magistrate may only be removed from office in accordance with that Act.

Note 2     A magistrate's appointment also ends if the magistrate resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210).

    (2)     A person who is at least 65 years old must not be appointed as a magistrate.