Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2021
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Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2021
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98 Section 69ZO
69ZO This Division also applies to proceedings in Chambers
The following persons, when hearing child‑related proceedings in Chambers, have all of the duties and powers that a court has under this Division:
(a) in the case of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)—a Judge, the Chief Executive Officer, or a Senior Registrar or Registrar of the Court;
(b) in the case of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)—a Judge, the Chief Executive Officer, or a Senior Registrar or Registrar of the Court;
(c) in any other case—a Judge, Registrar or magistrate.
Note: An order made in Chambers has the same effect as an order made in open court.