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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.