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Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
18ZIEngagement of consultants, family counsellors and family dispute resolution practitioners
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#### 18ZI Engagement of consultants, family counsellors and family dispute resolution practitioners
(1) The Chief Executive Officer may engage persons having suitable qualifications and experience as consultants to, or to perform services for:
(a) the Court; or
(b) the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1); or
(c) the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2); or
(d) the National Native Title Tribunal.
(2) The Chief Executive Officer may engage persons to perform:
(a) family counselling services under the Family Law Act 1975; or
(b) family dispute resolution services under the Family Law Act 1975.
(3) An engagement under subsection (1) or (2) is to be made:
(a) on behalf of the Commonwealth; and
(b) by written agreement.
(4) The Chief Executive Officer may delegate the Chief Executive Officer’s powers under subsections (1) and (2) in relation to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.