60APower to complete part-heard proceedings

60A Power to complete part-heard proceedings (1) This section applies if a proceeding (including a proceeding in the Full Court or the Court of Appeal) is not finally determined when a judge (the former judge) hearing the proceeding ceases to hold office. (2) The former judge— (a) is taken to continue to hold office for the purpose of determining the proceeding; and (b) may continue to exercise the court’s jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing and determining the proceeding, including giving judgment, making an order or completing or otherwise continuing to deal with any matter relating to the proceeding. (3) However, the former judge is not entitled to any remuneration, allowances or entitlements under this Act for holding office under this section. (4) This section does not apply if a judge is removed from office. (5) Nothing in this section prevents a person being appointed as an acting