Section 259 — Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021: Officers of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
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(1) In addition to the Chief Executive Officer, there are to be the following officers of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2): (a) such Senior Registrars and Registrars of the Court as are necessary; (b) such Registry Managers of the Court as are necessary; (c) the Sheriff of the Court; (d) such Deputy Sheriffs of the Court as are necessary; (e) the Marshal of the Court; (f) such Deputy Marshals of the Court as are necessary; (g) such family consultants as are necessary. (2) The officers of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), other than the Chief Executive Officer, have such duties, powers and functions as are given to them by: (a) by or under: (i) this Chapter or Chapter 5; or (ii) the Family Law Act 1975; or (iii) the Rules of Court; or (b) by the Chief Judge or the Court.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation
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