Section 112 — Senior Courts Act 2016: Appointment of acting Judges of Court of Appeal

112 Appointment of acting Judges of Court of Appeal (1) The Governor-General may, on the advice of the Attorney-General, appoint 1 or more acting Judges of the Court of Appeal. (2) A person under the age of 75 years is eligible for appointment under subsection (1) if that person has retired or resigned from office as— (a) a Court of Appeal Judge; or (b) a High Court Judge. (3) An appointment under subsection (1) may be made because of the illness or absence of any Judge of the Court of Appeal, or for any other temporary purpose. (4) During the term of his or her appointment, an acting Judge of the Court of Appeal may only act to the extent authorised by the President of the Court of Appeal. (5) An acting Judge of the Court of Appeal may be authorised by the President of the Court of Appeal to hear and determine proceedings within a specified period.