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Supreme Court Act 1986
105BAppointment of reserve Associate Judges
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105B Appointment of reserve Associate Judges
(1) The Governor in Council may appoint as many reserve Associate Judges as are necessary for transacting the business of the Court.
(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a reserve Associate Judge unless he or she—
(a) has not attained the age of 78 years; and
(b) is, or has been—
(i) an Associate Judge of the Court or a Master of the Court; or
(ii) an associate judge or a master (however designated) of the Federal Court of Australia; or
(iii) an associate judge or a master (however designated) of the Supreme Court of another State or of the Northern Territory or the Australian Capital Territory.
(3) The instrument of appointment of a person as a reserve Associate Judge must specify the terms and conditions of appointment.
(4) A reserve Associate Judge is eligible for re‑appointment as a reserve Associate Judge.
S. 105C inserted by No. 63/2013 s. 24.