(1) The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the
Attorney-General, appoint 1 or more magistrates as Childrens Court
magistrates.
(2) The appointment of a person as a Childrens Court magistrate
does not affect the person’s appointment as a magistrate or powers as a
magistrate.
(3) For the purpose of the Magistrates Act 1991, the duties of a
magistrate include those performed as a Childrens Court magistrate if the
magistrate is a Childrens Court magistrate.
