Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (General Federal Law) Rules 2021
19.01Court may refer matter
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19.01 Court may refer matter
(1) The Court may refer to a Registrar, including in relation to assessment of damages or taking accounts, any claim or application for, or relating to, any matter before the Court for: (a) investigation; and (b) report; and (c) recommendation. (2) A Registrar to whom a claim or application is referred for investigation may: (a) take evidence on oath or affirmation; and (b) summon witnesses for the purpose of giving evidence or producing documents.