State Courts Act 1970 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Administration
64. Disqualification of judicial officers
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Except with the approval of the Chief Justice, a judicial officer —
judicial officer
“judicial officer” means a District Judge, Magistrate or registrar;
shall not be capable of —
accepting or taking any other office of emolument; or
carrying on any business either directly or indirectly; and
must not accept any fees of office, perquisites, emoluments or advantages, other than the judicial officer’s salary and allowances.
Without limiting subsection (1), a judicial officer may, with the approval of the Chief Justice —
be appointed to any commission of inquiry, committee of inquiry or other judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal, or hold any office in any institution or society for charitable purposes or for the advancement or encouragement of art, science, education or other knowledge; and
receive an allowance or other honorarium in respect of that appointment or office.