Federal Circuit Court of Australia” established in law

The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Attorney-General, issued the following media release today (21 November 2012). Legislation to rename the Federal Magistrates Court ‘the Federal Circuit Court of Australia’ and change the title of Federal Magistrates to Judge passed the Parliament this week. Attorney-General Nicola Roxon said the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Bill […]

Attorney-General Nicola Roxon today confirmed the name of the Federal Magistrates Court and title of Federal Magistrates will change to better reflect their important role in the judicial system. The Government will now consult with the Court as to what the name of Court and the title of Magistrates should change to before bringing forward […]