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Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
6AAssignment of Judges to Divisions
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#### 6A Assignment of Judges to Divisions
The Governor‑General may:
(a) assign a Judge (other than the Chief Justice) to one of the Divisions either:
(i) in the commission of appointment of the Judge; or
(ii) at a later time, with the consent of the Judge; and
(b) vary any such assignment, with the consent of the Judge.
> Note: A Judge (including the Chief Justice) who is not assigned to either Division of the Court may exercise the powers of the Court in either Division (see subsection 15(1C)).