Access to Justice (Civil Litigation Reforms) Amendment Act 2009 (117 of 2009)

Schedule 3   Judicial responsibilities

Part 1   Main amendments

Family Law Act 1975

5   At the end of section 21B

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(4) In exercising, or assisting in the exercise of, the functions or powers mentioned in paragraph (1A)(a), the Chief Judge and the Deputy Chief Judge have the same protection and immunity as if they were exercising, or assisting in the exercise of, those functions or powers as, or as members of, the Court.

(5) Despite section 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903, the Federal Court of Australia does not have jurisdiction with respect to a matter relating to the exercise by the Chief Judge of, or relating to the Deputy Chief Judge assisting in the exercise of, the functions or powers mentioned in subsection (1A).