South Australian Consolidated Acts

FAIR WORK ACT 1994 - SECT 18

18—The Senior Judge

        (1)         The Senior Judge of the Court is—

            (a)         a District Court Judge assigned by the Governor, by proclamation, to be Senior Judge of the Court; or

            (b)         a person eligible for appointment as a District Court Judge appointed by the Governor to be Senior Judge of the Court.

        (2)         Before the Governor assigns a District Court Judge to be Senior Judge of the Court, the Attorney-General must consult with the Chief Judge of the District Court about the proposed assignment.

        (3)         A person assigned to the office of Senior Judge of the Court ceases to hold that office if the person ceases to be a District Court Judge.

        (4)         Subject to any relevant determination by the Remuneration Tribunal, the Senior Judge of the Court holds office on the same terms and conditions as a District Court Judge.