Section 102NF — Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

The following persons, when hearing child‑related proceedings or property or other non‑child‑related proceedings in Chambers, have all of the duties and powers that a court has under this Division:

(a) in the case of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)—a Judge, the Chief Executive Officer, or a Senior Registrar or Registrar of the Court;

(b) in the case of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)—a Judge, the Chief Executive Officer, or a Senior Registrar or Registrar of the Court;

(c) in any other case—a Judge, Registrar or magistrate.

Note: An order made in Chambers has the same effect as an order made in open court.

Related sections

• s 102NC — Review of this Division
• s 102ND — Proceedings to which this Division applies
• s 102NE — Principles for conducting child‑related proceedings and property or other proceedings
• s 102NG — Powers under this Division may be exercised on court’s own initiative
• s 102NH — General duties
• s 102NJ — Power to make determinations, findings and orders at any stage of proceedings

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