Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999
9ACertification of retired disabled Judges
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9A Certification of retired disabled Judges
(1) If: (a) a Judge retires; and (b) the Judge has not attained the age of 70 years; the Minister may be requested to certify that the Judge is a retired disabled Judge. (2) On receiving the request, the Minister must: (a) if the Minister is satisfied that the retirement was due to permanent disability or infirmity—certify that the Judge is a retired disabled Judge; or (b) otherwise—refuse to so certify. (3) If the Minister refuses to so certify, application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the refusal.