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Native Title Act 1993
95Appointment of Registrar
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95 Appointment of Registrar
Registrar
(1) There is to be a Native Title Registrar.
Appointment by Governor‑General
(2) The Registrar is to be appointed by the Governor‑General.
(3) A person is not to be appointed as Registrar unless:
(a) the person is enrolled as a legal practitioner of the High Court, of another federal court or of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory; and
(b) the person has substantial experience in relation to:
(i) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander societies; or
(ii) the law; or
(iii) administration; or
(iv) any other activities relevant to the duties of the Registrar.