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Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021
9Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
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#### 9 Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
(1) The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) is:
(a) a superior court of record; and
(b) a court of law and equity.
(2) The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) consists of the following:
(a) a Chief Justice;
(b) a Deputy Chief Justice;
(c) such Senior Judges and other Judges as from time to time hold office in accordance with this Act.
(3) At least 25 Judges are to hold office in accordance with this Act.
(4) In working out whether at least 25 Judges hold office:
(a) include the Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice; and
(b) do not include a Judge who is also a judge of the Family Court of Western Australia.