Section 43A — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Counsel assisting Tribunal

(1) The President may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, appoint a legal practitioner to assist the Tribunal as counsel, either generally or in relation to a particular matter or matters.

(2) In this section:

legal practitioner means a legal practitioner (however described) of the High Court or of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory.

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Related sections

s 41 — Presidential member to preside
s 42 — Decision of questions
s 43 — Member of Tribunal ceasing to be available
s 43B — Consultants
s 44 — Staff of Tribunal
s 44A — Acting appointments

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