Magistrates Court Act 1930
7CConditions of appointment of magistrates
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7C Conditions of appointment of magistrates (1) A magistrate holds the position on the conditions (if any) about matters not provided for under this Act or another territory law that are decided by the Executive. (2) A person’s appointment as a magistrate is taken to be on a full-time basis unless the instrument of appointment states that the appointment is on a part-time basis. (3) A magistrate may, by written agreement with the Chief Magistrate, and with the approval of the Attorney-General— (a) if the magistrate is appointed on a full-time basis—arrange to work on a part-time basis; or (b) if the magistrate is appointed on a part-time basis—arrange to work on a full-time basis.
Magistrates other than special magistrates Division 2.2.1