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Magistrates Court Act 1930
7GMagistrates not to do other work
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7G Magistrates not to do other work
(1) A magistrate must not practise as a lawyer.
(2) A magistrate must not, without the Attorney-General’s written
consent—
(a) engage in remunerative employment otherwise than in
connection with duties as a magistrate; or
(b) accept appointment to another position under a law of the
Territory, the Commonwealth, a State or another Territory.
(3) The Attorney-General must consult with the Chief Magistrate before
giving consent.