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Family Court Act 1997
Div 2Judges
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Division 2 — Judges
11. Appointment of judges 24
12. Seniority 25
13. Oath of office 25
14. Style and title of judges 26
15. Salaries and allowances of judges 26
16. Leave of judge 26
17. Judges may continue certain superannuation scheme 26
18. Tenure of office 27
19. *Judges’ Salaries and Pensions Act 1950* applies to Family Court judges 27
20. Next senior judge may act if Chief Judge unable to act, or office vacant 27
21. Acting Chief Judge 28
22. Acting judges 28
23. Effect of acting as judge 29
24. Dual appointments 30