Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments) Act 2013

 

No. 13, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

An Act to deal with consequential matters in connection with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012, and for other purposes

 

 

Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Main amendments

Acts Interpretation Act 1901

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Admiralty Act 1988

Age Discrimination Act 2004

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980

Archives Act 1983

Australian Charities and Notforprofits Commission Act 2012

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Australian Energy Market Act 2004

Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

Bankruptcy Act 1966

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992

Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012

Competition and Consumer Act 2010

Copyright Act 1968

Crimes Act 1914

Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989

Criminal Code Act 1995

Do Not Call Register Act 2006

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000

Extradition Act 1988

Fair Work Act 2009

Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012

Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009

Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009

Family Law Act 1975

Family Law Amendment (Validation of Certain Orders and Other Measures) Act 2012

Family Law Amendment (Validation of Certain Parenting Orders and Other Measures) Act 2010

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981

Foreign Evidence Act 1994

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012

Independent Contractors Act 2006

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

Marriage Act 1961

Migration Act 1958

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

National Measurement Act 1960

National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011

Ombudsman Act 1976

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010

Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Act 2012

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

Privacy Act 1988

Product Stewardship Act 2011

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000

Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009

Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

Taxation Administration Act 1953

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011

Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011

TransTasman Proceedings Act 2010

Water Act 2007

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Schedule 2—Bulk amendments

Part 1—References to Federal Circuit Court

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Admiralty Act 1988

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

Bankruptcy Act 1966

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992

Competition and Consumer Act 2010

Do Not Call Register Act 2006

Fair Work Act 2009

Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

Migration Act 1958

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

Privacy Act 1988

Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009

Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011

Part 2—References to Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999

Archives Act 1983

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

Copyright Act 1968

Family Law Act 1975

Foreign Evidence Act 1994

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Independent Contractors Act 2006

Judiciary Act 1903

Legislative Instruments Act 2003

National Health Security Act 2007

National Measurement Act 1960

Shipping Registration Act 1981

Social Security Act 1991

Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012

Water Act 2007

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Schedule 3—Contingent amendments

Part 1—Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012

Designs Act 2003

Trade Marks Act 1995

Part 2—Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012

Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Family Law Act 1975

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

Part 3—Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Act 2012

Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Act 2012

Part 4—Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Complaints) Act 2012

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Part 5—Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012

Privacy Act 1988

Part 6—Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2013

Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2013

Part 7—Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012

Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012

Part 8—Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Act 2012

Fair Work Act 2009

Part 9—Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Act 2013

Migration Act 1958

Part 10—National Gambling Reform Act 2012

National Gambling Reform Act 2012

Schedule 4—General transitional provisions

 

 

Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments) Act 2013

No. 13, 2013

 

 

 

An Act to deal with consequential matters in connection with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012, and for other purposes

[Assented to 14 March 2013]

 

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments) Act 2013.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day this Act receives the Royal Assent.

14 March 2013

2.  Schedule 1

At the same time as item 1 of Schedule 1 to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012 commences.

12 April 2013

3.  Schedule 2

Immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

12 April 2013

4.  Schedule 3, Part 1

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 1 of Schedule 6 to the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012.

15 April 2013

(paragraph (b) applies)

5.  Schedule 3, item 43

Immediately after the commencement of item 9 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 9 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 commences at or before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

Does not commence

6.  Schedule 3, item 44

Immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 9 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 does not commence at or before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

12 April 2013

7.  Schedule 3, items 45 and 46

Immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 9 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 commences at or before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

Does not commence

8.  Schedule 3, item 47

Immediately after the commencement of item 2 of Schedule 3 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 2 of Schedule 3 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 commences before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

11 June 2013

9.  Schedule 3, items 48 to 53

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 7 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

12 April 2013

(paragraph (a) applies)

10.  Schedule 3, items 54 to 61

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 9 of Schedule 3 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

11 June 2013

(paragraph (b) applies)

11.  Schedule 3, item 62

Immediately after the commencement of section 2 of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012.

28 November 2012

12.  Schedule 3, item 63

Immediately after the commencement of item 3 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 3 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 commences before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

Does not commence

13.  Schedule 3, item 64

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 3 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

12 April 2013

(paragraph (a) applies)

14.  Schedule 3, Part 3

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of section 3 of the Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

12 April 2013

(paragraph (b) applies)

15.  Schedule 3, Part 4

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Complaints) Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

12 April 2013

(paragraph (b) applies)

16.  Schedule 3, Part 5

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if Schedule 1 to the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 commences before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

12 March 2014

17.  Schedule 3, Part 6

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of Part 1 of the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2013.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

Never commenced

18.  Schedule 3, Part 7

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of section 7 of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

12 April 2013

(paragraph (a) applies)

19.  Schedule 3, Part 8

Immediately after the commencement of item 55 of Schedule 1 to the Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 55 of Schedule 1 to the Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Act 2012 commences before the time Schedule 1 to this Act commences.

Does not commence

20.  Schedule 3, Part 9

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of item 24 of Schedule 1 to the Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Act 2013.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

1 June 2013

(paragraph (b) applies)

21.  Schedule 3, Part 10

The later of:

(a) immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 2; and

(b) immediately after the commencement of section 5 of the National Gambling Reform Act 2012.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.

12 April 2013

(paragraph (a) applies)

22.  Schedule 4

At the same time as item 1 of Schedule 1 to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012 commences.

12 April 2013

Note:  This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.

 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.

3  Schedule(s)

  Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.


Schedule 1Main amendments

 

Acts Interpretation Act 1901

1  Section 2B (definition of Magistrate)

Omit “subsections 16C(2) and (3)”, substitute “subsection 16C(2)”.

2  Subsection 16C(3)

Repeal the subsection.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

3  Section 44AA (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

44AA  Transfer of appeals from Federal Court to Federal Circuit Court

4  Subsection 44AA(11) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Federal Circuit Court may make findings of fact

5  Subsection 44A(2A)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

6  Paragraph 44A(3)(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of that Court”.

7  Section 46 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

46  Sending of documents to, and disclosure of documents by, the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit Court

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

8  Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

9  Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court Rules means the Rules of Court made under the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999.

10  Subsection 3(1) (definition of Federal Magistrates Rules)

Repeal the definition.

11  Subsection 3(10)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

12  Subsection 3(12)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

13  Section 8 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

8  Jurisdiction of Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

14  Subparagraph 11(1)(a)(ii)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

15  Subsection 11(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (2) Any other application to the Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court under this Act must be made as prescribed by:

 (a) in the case of an application to the Federal Court—Federal Court Rules; or

 (b) in the case of an application to the Federal Circuit Court—Federal Circuit Court Rules.

16  Subsections 11(8A) and (9)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

17  Section 15A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

15A  Stay of proceedings—Federal Circuit Court

18  Subsection 15A(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (first occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

19  Paragraphs 15A(1)(a) and (b)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge”.

20  Subsection 15A(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge”.

21  Subsection 15A(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (3) In this section:

the Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge has the same meaning as in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999.

22  Section 16 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

16  Powers of the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit Court in respect of applications for order of review

23  Paragraph (zf) of Schedule 1

Omit “Chief Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

24  Paragraph (zf) of Schedule 1

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Admiralty Act 1988

25  Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Age Discrimination Act 2004

26  Schedule 1 (table item 26)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980

27  Subsection 3(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of Court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Archives Act 1983

28  Paragraph 53(7)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge”.

Australian Charities and Notforprofits Commission Act 2012

29  Section 3005 (definition of issuing officer)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

30  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under Division 75 of the Australian Charities and Notforprofits Commission Act 2012 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Division.

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

31  Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

32  Subsection 4(1) (after paragraph (a) of the definition of issuing officer)

Insert:

 (aa) a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court; or

33  Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of issuing officer)

Omit “Territory; or”, substitute “Territory.”.

34  Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of issuing officer)

Repeal the paragraph.

35  Paragraph 55A(1)(c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

36  Subsection 55A(5B) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Judge of the Federal Court or Judge of the Federal Circuit Court

37  Subsections 55A(5B) and (5C)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

38  Paragraphs 55A(8)(c) and (9)(c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

39  Subsection 55A(13) (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

40  Subsection 55A(13)

Insert:

Judge of the Federal Circuit Court means a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court in a personal capacity and not as a court or a member of a court.

41  Subsection 55C(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

42  Subsection 55C(3) (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

43  Subsection 55C(3)

Insert:

Judge of the Federal Circuit Court means a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court in a personal capacity and not as a court or a member of a court.

44  Section 57

Omit “Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

45  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under Division 1A of Part II of the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Division.

Australian Energy Market Act 2004

46  Subsection 11(1) (definition of magistrate)

Omit “Federal Magistrate of the Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

47  Subsection 11H(1) (definition of magistrate)

Omit “Federal Magistrate of the Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

48  Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

49  Division 2 of Part IIB (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division 2Proceedings in the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit Court

50  Section 49B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

49B  Jurisdiction of Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

51  Section 34A (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

52  Subsection 34AB(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (1) The Minister may, by writing, appoint as an issuing authority a person who is a Judge.

53  Saving provisions

(1) An appointment that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under section 34AB of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 continues in force, after that commencement, as:

 (a) an appointment under section 34AB of that Act (as amended by this Act); and

 (b) if the appointment is in respect of a Federal Magistrate—an appointment in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 34AB(2) of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing authority, under Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing authority, under that Division.

Bankruptcy Act 1966

54  Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

55  Subsection 5(1) (note at the end of the definition of magistrate)

Repeal the note.

56  Subsection 5(5)

Repeal the subsection.

57  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 129A(1) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A declaration that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 129A(2) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a declaration in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an eligible judge, under section 130 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an eligible judge, under that section.

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

58  Subsection 6(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

59  Paragraph 121FS(1)(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010

60  Section 3 (paragraph (b) of the definition of Court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

61  Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

related Federal Circuit Court Rules has the same meaning as in the Family Law Act 1975.

62  Subsection 5(1) (definition of related Federal Magistrates Rules)

Repeal the definition.

63  Subsection 100(1)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

64  Section 102 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

102  Appeals to Full Court of Family Court from courts other than the Federal Circuit Court and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia

65  Section 102A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

102A  Appeals to Family Court from the Federal Circuit Court and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia

66  Paragraph 102A(1)(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

67  Paragraphs 103(3)(a) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

68  Subsection 103(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

69  Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

related Federal Circuit Court Rules has the same meaning as in the Family Law Act 1975.

70  Subsection 4(1) (definition of related Federal Magistrates Rules)

Repeal the definition.

71  Subsection 105(1)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

72  Section 107 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

107  Appeals to Family Court from courts other than the Federal Circuit Court and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia

73  Section 107A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

107A  Appeals to Family Court from the Federal Circuit Court and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia

74  Paragraph 107A(1)(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

75  Paragraphs 108(3)(a) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

76  Subsection 108(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

77  Paragraph 110E(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

78  Paragraph 110J(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011

79  Section 5 (paragraph (b) of the definition of eligible court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

80  Subsections 12(1) and (2)

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

81  Section 18

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992

82  Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

83  Section 52C (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

52C  Conferral of jurisdiction on the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit Court

84  Paragraphs 52C(3)(b) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012

85  Subsection 6(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

86  Subsection 86(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Competition and Consumer Act 2010

87  Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

88  Section 86AA (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

86AA  Limit on jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court

89  Section 86AA (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

90  Section 138A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

138A  Conferring jurisdiction on the Federal Circuit Court

91  Subsection 151AQA(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (first occurring), substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

92  Subsection 151AQA(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (last occurring), substitute “Judge”.

Copyright Act 1968

93  Section 131D (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

131D  Jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court of Australia

94  Section 135AS (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

135AS  Jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court of Australia

95  Section 248MA (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

248MA  Jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court

Crimes Act 1914

96  Section 3ZQL (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

3ZQL  Definition

97  Section 3ZQL (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

98  Subsection 3ZQO(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

99  Subsections 3ZQO(2) and (3)

Omit “Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge”.

100  Section 3ZQQ (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

3ZQQ  Powers conferred on Federal Circuit Court Judges in their personal capacity

101  Subsection 3ZQQ(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

102  Subsection 3ZQQ(1)

Omit “the Magistrate”, substitute “the Judge”.

103  Subsection 3ZQQ(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

104  Subsection 3ZQQ(3)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

105  Subsection 3ZQQ(3)

Omit “the Magistrate”, substitute “the Judge”.

106  Paragraph 4AAA(1)(ab)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

107  Subsections 4AAA(2) and (3A)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

108  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate under section 3ZQO of the Crimes Act 1914 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia under that section.

Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989

109  Paragraph 7(2)(b)

Omit “(other than the Federal Magistrates Court)”.

110  Paragraph 7(2)(ba)

Repeal the paragraph.

Criminal Code Act 1995

110A  Subsection 100.1(1) of the Criminal Code (paragraph (c) of the definition of issuing court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

110B  Paragraph 105.2(1)(c) of the Criminal Code

Repeal the paragraph.

110C  Subsection 105.11(1) of the Criminal Code (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates,”.

110D  Section 105.12 of the Criminal Code (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

105.12  Judge, AAT member or retired judge may make continued preventative detention order

110E  Subsection 105.12(1) of the Criminal Code (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates,”.

110F  Subsection 105.18(2) of the Criminal Code

Omit “, a Federal Magistrate”.

110G  Subsection 105.18(2) of the Criminal Code

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

110H  Subsections 105.43(4), (5) and (7) of the Criminal Code

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

110J  Section 105.46 of the Criminal Code (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

105.46  Nature of functions of Federal Circuit Court Judge

110K  Section 105.46 of the Criminal Code

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

110L  Subsection 105.46(3) of the Criminal Code

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

110M  At the end of Division 106 of the Criminal Code

Add:

106.4  Saving—Federal Magistrates

 (1) An appointment that is in force immediately before the commencement of this section under subsection 105.2(1) in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as an appointment in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia under that subsection.

 (2) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this section under subsection 105.2(2) in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

 (3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing authority for continued preventative detention orders, under Division 105 before the commencement of this section has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing authority for continued preventative detention orders, under that Division.

111  Dictionary in the Criminal Code (paragraph (b) of the definition of Commonwealth judicial officer)

Omit “(other than the Federal Magistrates Court)”.

112  Dictionary in the Criminal Code (paragraph (c) of the definition of Commonwealth judicial officer)

Repeal the paragraph.

Do Not Call Register Act 2006

113  Section 4

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

114  Section 38 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

38  Other powers of the Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court unaffected

115  Paragraph 7(c) of Schedule 3

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000

116  Subsection 110B(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Extradition Act 1988

117  Section 5

Insert:

eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge means a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in relation to whom a consent under subsection 45A(1) and a nomination under subsection 45A(2) are in force.

118  Section 5 (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

119  Section 5 (paragraph (aa) of the definition of magistrate)

Repeal the paragraph.

120  Subsection 11(6)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

121  Paragraph 12(1)(a)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

122  Paragraph 12(1)(b)

After “magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

123  Subsection 12(1)

After “the magistrate” (last occurring), insert “or Judge”.

124  Subsection 12(2)

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

125  Subsection 12(3)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

126  Subsection 14(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

127  Subsection 14(1)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

128  Subsection 14(2)

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

129  Section 15

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

130  Paragraph 15A(2)(b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

131  Subsection 15A(3) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Person may inform a magistrate or Judge that he or she wishes to waive extradition

132  Subsection 15A(3)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

133  Subsection 15A(4) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Magistrate or Judge must make order etc. if satisfied of matters

134  Subsection 15A(4)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

135  Subsection 15A(4)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

136  Subsection 15A(5)

After “the magistrate” (first occurring), insert “or Judge”.

137  Paragraph 15A(5)(a)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

138  At the end of paragraph 15A(5)(d)

Add “or Judge”.

139  Subsection 15A(6) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Rules that apply until magistrate or Judge decides not to make an order

140  Subsection 15A(6)

After “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

141  Subsection 15A(7) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Magistrate or Judge must advise AttorneyGeneral if not satisfied of matters

142  Subsection 15A(7)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

143  Subsection 15A(7)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

144  Subsections 15B(1) and (4)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

145  Subsection 16(1)

After “magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

146  Paragraph 16A(2)(b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

147  At the end of subsection 16A(3)

Add “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

148  Subsection 17(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

149  At the end of subsection 17(2)

Add “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

150  Subsection 17(2A)

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

151  Subsections 17(3), (4) and (5)

After “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

152  Paragraph 17(5)(c)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

153  Paragraph 17(5)(d)

After “the magistrate’s”, insert “or Judge’s”.

154  Paragraph 17(5)(d)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

155  Subsection 18(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

156  Subsections 18(1A) and (2)

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

157  Subsection 18(3)

After “magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

158  Subsection 18(4)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

159  Subsection 18(4)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

160  Paragraph 19(1)(c)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

161  Subsections 19(1), (2), (4), (4A), (5) and (9)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

162  Subsection 19(9A)

After “magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

163  Subsection 19(10)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

164  Paragraph 19(10)(b)

After “magistrate’s”, insert “or Judge’s”.

165  Subparagraph 19A(1)(b)(ii)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

166  Subsections 19A(2) and (3)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

167  Subsection 19A(4) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Magistrate or Judge to advise AttorneyGeneral of consent

168  Subsection 19A(4)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

169  Subparagraph 20(1)(a)(ii)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

170  Subsections 20(1) and (2)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

171  Section 21 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

21  Review of magistrate’s or Judge’s order

172  Subsection 21(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

173  Subsection 21(1)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

174  Paragraph 21(2)(a)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

175  Paragraph 21(6)(d)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

176  Subsection 22(1) (paragraph (a) of the definition of eligible person)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

177  Subsection 22(1) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of qualifying extradition offence)

Omit “referred to in that paragraph”, substitute “or Judge who made the order under subsection 19(9)”.

178  Paragraphs 22(5)(a) and (b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

179  Paragraph 26(1)(ca)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

180  Paragraph 28(a)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

181  Section 28

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

182  Paragraph 29(a)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

183  Section 29

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

184  Subsection 31(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

185  Subsection 31(1)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

186  Subsection 31(2)

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

187  Section 32

After “magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

188  Paragraph 33(c)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

189  Section 33

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

190  Subsections 33A(1) and (2)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

191  Paragraph 34(1)(b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

192  Subsections 34(1) and (2)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

193  Subsections 34(3) and (4)

After “magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

194  Section 35 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

35  Review of magistrate’s or Judge’s order

195  Subsection 35(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

196  Subsection 35(1)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

197  Paragraphs 35(2)(a) and (b)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

198  Paragraph 35(2)(b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

199  Paragraph 35(6)(d)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

200  Subsection 38(3)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

201  Subsection 43(1)

After “any magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

202  Subsection 43(2)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

203  Subsection 43(2)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

204  Subsection 43(3)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

205  Paragraph 45(1)(a)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

206  Section 45A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

45A  Federal Circuit Court Judges—consent to nomination

207  Subsections 45A(1) and (2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

208  Subsection 45A(2)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

209  Section 45B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

45B  Magistrates and Federal Circuit Court Judges—personal capacity

210  Subsection 45B(1)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

211  Subsection 45B(1)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

212  Subsection 45B(2)

Omit “(other than a Federal Magistrate)”.

213  Subsection 45B(3)

After “A magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

214  Subsection 45B(3)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

215  Section 46A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

46A  Giving notices to magistrates or Judges etc.

216  Paragraphs 46A(1)(a) and (b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

217  Subsection 46A(2) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Giving the notice to a magistrate or Judge

218  Subsection 46A(2)

After “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

219  Paragraph 46A(3)(a)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

220  Paragraph 46A(3)(a)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

221  Paragraph 46A(3)(b)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

222  Paragraph 46A(3)(c)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

223  At the end of paragraph 46A(3)(c)

Add “or Judge”.

224  Subparagraph 48(1)(b)(iii)

After “any magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

225  Subparagraph 48(1)(b)(iii)

After “the magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

226  Subparagraph 48(1)(b)(iv)

After “a magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

227  At the end of subsection 49(2)

Add “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

228  Subsection 49(3)

After “the magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

229  Section 49B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

49B  Orders for bail to be on terms and conditions court, magistrate or Judge thinks fit

230  Section 49B

Omit “or a magistrate”, substitute “, magistrate or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

231  Section 49B

Omit “or magistrate”, substitute “, magistrate or Judge”.

232  Paragraph 55(c)

After “magistrates” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judges”.

233  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 45A(1) of the Extradition Act 1988 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A nomination that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 45A(2) of the Extradition Act 1988 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a nomination in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate under the Extradition Act 1988 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, an eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge under that Act.

Fair Work Act 2009

234  Section 12

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

235  Subsection 545(1) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

236  Division 3 of Part 42 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division 3Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Circuit Court

237  Section 566 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

566  Conferring jurisdiction on the Federal Circuit Court

238  Section 567 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

567  Exercising jurisdiction in the Fair Work Division of the Federal Circuit Court

239  Paragraphs 567(b) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

240  Section 568 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

568  No limitation on Federal Circuit Court’s powers

241  Section 568

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

242  Section 568

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

243  Paragraph 576(2)(ca)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

244  After subsection 627(1)

Insert:

 (1A) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to a person who is a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court.

245  After subsection 627(2)

Insert:

 (2A) Subparagraph (2)(a)(i) does not apply to a person who is a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court.

246  Section 653A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

653A  Arrangements with the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit Court

Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012

247  Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009

248  Section 6

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

249  Section 353A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

353A  Representation in proceedings in the Fair Work Division of the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

250  Subsection 353A(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009

251  Subitem 16(1) of Schedule 16 (table)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

252  Item 17 of Schedule 16

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

253  Paragraphs 22(f), (g) and (h) of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

254  Item 25 of Schedule 17 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

25  Conferring jurisdiction on the Federal Circuit Court

255  Item 25 of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

256  Item 26 of Schedule 17 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

26  Exercising jurisdiction in the Fair Work Division of the Federal Circuit Court

257  Item 26 of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (first and second occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

258  Paragraph 26(a) of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

259  Paragraphs 26(b) and (c) of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

260  Paragraphs 26(d) and (e) of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

261  Item 27 of Schedule 17 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

27  No limitation on Federal Circuit Court’s powers

262  Item 27 of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

263  Item 27 of Schedule 17

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Family Law Act 1975

264  Subsection 4(1)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules” (first occurring), substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

265  Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (a) of the definition of applicable Rules of Court)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

266  Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

related Federal Circuit Court Rules means the Rules of Court made under the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999 to the extent to which they relate to this Act.

267  Subsection 4(1) (definition of related Federal Magistrates Rules)

Repeal the definition.

268  Subsection 4(1) (definition of warrant issued under a provision of this Act)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

269  Subsections 4(1A), (2) and (2A)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

270  Paragraphs 4(3)(b), (d) and (f)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

271  Paragraph 10C(1)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

272  Paragraph 10G(1)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

273  Paragraph 11B(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

274  Section 11B (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

275  Section 13G (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

13G  Family Court and Federal Circuit Court may determine questions of law referred by arbitrator

276  Section 13J (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

13J  Family Court or Federal Circuit Court can review registered awards

277  Section 13K (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

13K  Family Court and Federal Circuit Court may set aside registered awards

278  Section 33A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

33A  Proceedings not to be instituted in the Family Court if an associated matter is before the Federal Circuit Court

279  Section 33B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

33B  Discretionary transfer of proceedings to the Federal Circuit Court

280  Section 33C (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

33C  Mandatory transfer of proceedings to the Federal Circuit Court

281  Paragraph 33C(8)(b)

Omit “Legislative Instruments Act 1999”, substitute “Legislative Instruments Act 2003”.

282  Subparagraph 39(6)(d)(iv)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

283  Section 40A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

40A  Exercise of jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court in certain States and Territories

284  Subsection 45(2) (note 2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

285  Subsection 60F(5) (paragraph (b) of the definition of this Act)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

286  Subsection 60H(6) (paragraph (b) of the definition of this Act)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

287  Subsection 60HA(4) (paragraph (b) of the definition of this Act)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

288  Subsection 60HB(2) (paragraph (b) of the definition of this Act)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

289  Subsection 64B(9) (paragraph (b) of the definition of this Act)

Omit “related Federal Magistrates Rules”, substitute “related Federal Circuit Court Rules”.

290  Subsection 65D(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

291  Section 69H (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

69H  Jurisdiction of Family Court, State Family Courts, Northern Territory Supreme Court and Federal Circuit Court

292  Section 69ZO

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

293  Subsection 69ZR(3)

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

294  Subsection 70NECA(2)

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

295  Subsection 70NFF(2)

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

296  Section 94 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

94  Appeals to Family Court from courts other than Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates Court of Western Australia

297  Section 94AAA (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

94AAA  Appeals to Family Court from Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates Court of Western Australia

298  Paragraph 94AAA(1)(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

299  Paragraphs 94A(3)(a) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

300  Subsection 94A(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

301  Subsection 97(1A)

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

302  Subsection 98(2) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

303  Section 109B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

109B  Rules of Court relating to enforcement—Federal Circuit Court

304  Subsection 109B(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

305  Section 112AA (paragraph (a) of the definition of applicable Rules of Court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

306  Subsection 112AH(2)

Omit “, Federal Magistrate”.

307  Subsection 115(11)

Repeal the subsection.

Family Law Amendment (Validation of Certain Orders and Other Measures) Act 2012

308  At the end of Part 1 of Schedule 1

Add:

6A  Effect of change of name of Federal Magistrates Court

To the extent that this Part applies after the commencement of Schedule 2 to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012:

 (a) a reference in this Part to the Federal Magistrates Act 1999 is taken to include a reference to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999; and

 (b) a reference in this Part to the Federal Magistrates Court is taken to include a reference to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

309  At the end of Part 2 of Schedule 1

Add:

13  Effect of change of name of Federal Magistrates Court

To the extent that this Part applies after the commencement of Schedule 2 to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012:

 (a) a reference in this Part to the Federal Magistrates Act 1999 is taken to include a reference to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999; and

 (b) a reference in this Part to the Federal Magistrates Court is taken to include a reference to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Family Law Amendment (Validation of Certain Parenting Orders and Other Measures) Act 2010

310  At the end of Schedule 1

Add:

11  Effect of change of name of Federal Magistrates Court

To the extent that this Schedule applies after the commencement of Schedule 2 to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012:

 (a) a reference in this Schedule to the Federal Magistrates Act 1999 is taken to include a reference to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999; and

 (b) a reference in this Schedule to a Federal Magistrate is taken to include a reference to a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia; and

 (c) a reference in this Schedule to the Federal Magistrates Court is taken to include a reference to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

311  Section 4

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

312  Section 32AA (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

32AA  Proceedings not to be instituted in the Court if an associated matter is before the Federal Circuit Court

313  Section 32AB (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

32AB  Discretionary transfer of civil proceedings to the Federal Circuit Court

Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981

314  Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Foreign Evidence Act 1994

315  Division 2 of Part 2 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division 2Proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and inferior courts

316  Section 9A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

9A  Orders for taking evidence abroad—Federal Circuit Court

317  Paragraph 12(2)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia’s”.

Freedom of Information Act 1982

318  Paragraph 64(8)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge”.

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012

319  Section 5 (paragraph (b) of the definition of issuing officer)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

320  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Act.

Independent Contractors Act 2006

321  Subsection 12(1) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

322  Subsection 15(4) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

323  Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

324  Subsection 5(1) (after subparagraph (a)(i) of the definition of issuing officer)

Insert:

 (ia) a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia sitting in Chambers; or

325  Subsection 5(1) (subparagraph (a)(iii) of the definition of issuing officer)

Repeal the subparagraph.

326  Paragraph 109(7)(b)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

327  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Act.

Marriage Act 1961

328  Subsection 5(1) (paragraph (a) of the definition of Judge)

Omit “Federal Magistrate of the Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

329  Subsection 9A(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrate of the Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

330  Subsection 92(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Migration Act 1958

331  Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

332  Section 91X (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

91X  Names of applicants for protection visas not to be published by the High Court, Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court

333  Section 476 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

476  Jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court

334  Paragraph 476A(1)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

335  Section 477 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

477  Time limits on applications to the Federal Circuit Court

336  Section 484 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

484  Exclusive jurisdiction of High Court, Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

337  Section 486C (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

486C  Persons who may commence or continue proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court or the Federal Court

338  Subsection 486C(3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

339  Subsection 486C(3A)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

340  Paragraph 500(6)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge of that Court”.

341  Section 503B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

503B  Protection of confidential information disclosed to Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court—permanent nondisclosure orders

342  Subsection 503B(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

343  Subsection 503B(4)

After “single Judge”, insert “of that Court”.

344  Subsection 503B(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court under this section are to be exercised by a single Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court under this section are to be exercised by a single Judge of that Court”.

345  Subsection 503B(14) (table item 1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

346  Section 503C (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

503C  Protection of confidential information disclosed to Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court—interim nondisclosure orders

347  Paragraph 503C(3)(c)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

348  Subsection 503C(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

349  Subsection 503C(6)

After “single Judge”, insert “of that Court”.

350  Subsection 503C(6)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court under this section are to be exercised by a single Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court under this section are to be exercised by a single Judge of that Court”.

Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987

351  Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge means a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in relation to whom a consent under subsection 38ZC(1) and a nomination under subsection 38ZC(2) are in force.

352  Subsection 3(1) (paragraph (a) of the definition of executing officer)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

353  Subsection 3(1) (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

354  Subsection 3(1) (paragraph (aa) of the definition of Magistrate)

Repeal the paragraph.

355  Paragraph 13(2)(a)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

356  Subparagraphs 13(2)(a)(i) and (vi)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

357  Paragraph 13(2)(b)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

358  Paragraph 13(2)(b)

After “the Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

359  Subsection 13(2A)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

360  Subsection 13(2B)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

361  Subsection 13(2B)

After “the Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

362  Subsection 13(2C)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

363  Subsection 13(2C)

After “the Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

364  Subsection 13(2D)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

365  Subsection 13(2D)

After “the Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

366  Subsection 13(4)

After “The Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

367  Paragraph 13(4)(b)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

368  At the end of subsection 13(4)

Add “or Judge”.

369  Subsection 13(4A)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

370  Paragraph 13(4B)(a)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

371  Subsection 13(5)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

372  Subsection 13AA(1)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

373  Subsection 13AA(2)

Omit “If the Magistrate is a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “In the case of an eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

374  Subsection 13AA(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

375  Subsection 13AA(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

376  Paragraphs 13AB(1)(a) and (b)

Omit “a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “an eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

377  Paragraphs 13AB(1)(c) and (d)

Omit “(other than a Federal Magistrate)”.

378  Section 15

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

379  At the end of subsection 25(2)

Add “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

380  Subsection 25(3)

After “Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

381  At the end of subsection 31(2)

Add “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

382  Subsection 31(3)

After “Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

383  Subsection 38C(1)

After “If the Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

384  Subsection 38C(1)

After “Magistrate” (last occurring), insert “or Judge”.

385  Subsection 38C(2)

After “If the Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

386  Subsection 38C(2)

After “Magistrate” (last occurring), insert “or Judge”.

387  Subsection 38C(8)

Repeal the subsection.

388  Subsection 38D(1)

After “If the Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

389  Subsection 38D(1)

After “Magistrate” (last occurring), insert “or Judge”.

390  Subsections 38D(3) and (4)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

391  Subsection 38H(1)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

392  Subsections 38H(2) and (3)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

393  Subsection 38H(4)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

394  Subsection 38H(4)

After “the Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

395  Subsection 38I(1)

After “If the Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

396  Subsection 38I(1)

After “Magistrate” (last occurring), insert “or Judge”.

397  Subsections 38I(2), (3), (4) and (5)

After “Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

398  Subsection 38K(5)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

399  Subsection 38N(7)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

400  Paragraph 38Z(a)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

401  Paragraph 38Z(a)

After “that Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

402  Paragraph 38Z(b)

After “Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

403  Subparagraphs 38Z(c)(i) and (ii)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

404  Paragraph 38Z(d)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

405  Paragraph 38ZB(1)(a)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

406  At the end of subsection 38ZB(2)

Add “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

407  Section 38ZC (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

38ZC  Federal Circuit Court Judges—consent to nomination

408  Subsections 38ZC(1) and (2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

409  Subsection 38ZC(2)

Omit “a Magistrate”, substitute “an eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

410  Section 38ZD (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

38ZD  Magistrates and Federal Circuit Court Judges—personal capacity

411  Subsection 38ZD(1)

After “a Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

412  Subsection 38ZD(1)

After “the Magistrate”, insert “or Judge”.

413  Subsection 38ZD(2)

Omit “(other than a Federal Magistrate)”.

414  Subsection 38ZD(3)

After “A Magistrate”, insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge”.

415  Subsection 38ZD(3)

After “the Magistrate” (wherever occurring), insert “or Judge”.

416  Paragraph 44(c)

After “Magistrates” (wherever occurring), insert “or eligible Federal Circuit Court Judges”.

417  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 38ZC(1) of the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A nomination that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 38ZC(2) of the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a nomination in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, an eligible Federal Circuit Court Judge under that Act.

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

418  Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

419  Subsection 191(2) (note 2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

420  Section 7 (paragraph (b) of the definition of court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

National Measurement Act 1960

421  Section 19K (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

19K  Jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011

422  Section 3 (paragraph (b) of the definition of enforcement warrant)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

423  Section 3

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

424  Section 3 (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

425  Section 3

Insert:

issuing officer means:

 (a) a magistrate; or

 (b) a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court in relation to whom a consent under subsection 91(1) and a nomination under subsection 91(2) are in force.

426  Section 3 (definition of magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

427  Subsection 67(6)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

428  Paragraph 74(2)(a)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

429  Subparagraph 75(c)(i)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

430  Subsection 76(6)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

431  Section 83 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

83  Issuing officer may permit a thing to be retained

432  Subsection 83(1)

Omit “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “an issuing officer”.

433  Subsection 83(2)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

434  Subsection 85(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

435  Subsections 85(2) and (3)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

436  Subsection 86(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

437  Subsections 86(2) and (3)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

438  Subsection 87(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

439  Subsections 87(2), (4), (5) and (6)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

440  Subsection 87(7) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Completed form of warrant to be given to issuing officer

441  Subsections 87(7), (8), (9) and (10)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

442  Paragraph 88(a)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

443  Paragraph 88(a)

Omit “that magistrate”, substitute “that issuing officer”.

444  Paragraph 88(b)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

445  Paragraphs 88(c) and (d)

Omit “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “an issuing officer”.

446  Subdivision G of Division 2 of Part 5 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision GPowers of issuing officers

447  Section 91 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

91  Federal Circuit Court Judges—consent to nomination

448  Subsections 91(1) and (2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

449  Subsection 91(2)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

450  Section 92 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

92  Issuing officers—personal capacity

451  Subsection 92(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

452  Subsection 92(1)

Omit “the magistrate”, substitute “the issuing officer”.

453  Subsection 92(2)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

454  Subsection 92(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

455  Subsection 92(3)

Omit “A magistrate”, substitute “An issuing officer”.

456  Paragraphs 92(3)(a) and (b)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

457  Section 137 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

137  Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court may impose pecuniary penalty

458  Section 154 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

154  Other powers of the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court unaffected

459  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 91(1) of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A nomination that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 91(2) of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a nomination in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a magistrate under Division 2 of Part 5 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, an issuing officer under that Division.

Ombudsman Act 1976

460  Subsection 3(1) (paragraph (ca) of the definition of chief executive officer of a court or tribunal)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989

461  Section 7 (paragraph (b) of the definition of designated court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

462  Section 7

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010

463  Section 6

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

464  Section 301 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

301  Jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court

Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Act 2012

465  Section 5 (paragraph (b) of the definition of Court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

466  Section 10

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

467  Subsection 210(2) (paragraph (c) of note 2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Privacy Act 1988

468  Subsection 6(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

469  Section 55A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

55A  Proceedings in the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court to enforce a determination

Product Stewardship Act 2011

470  Section 6 (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

471  Section 6

Insert:

issuing officer means:

 (a) a magistrate; or

 (b) a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in respect of whom a consent under subsection 87(1) and a nomination under subsection 87(2) are in force.

472  Section 6 (definition of magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

473  Subsection 76(2)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

474  Section 82 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

82  Issuing officer may permit a thing to be retained

475  Subsection 82(1)

Omit “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “an issuing officer”.

476  Subsection 82(2)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

477  Subsection 84(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

478  Subsections 84(2) and (3)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

479  Subsection 85(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

480  Subsections 85(2) and (5)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

481  Subsection 85(6) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Obligations of issuing officer and inspector once warrant issued

482  Subsections 85(6) to (10)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

483  Paragraph 86(b)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

484  Subdivision E of Division 2 of Part 6 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision EPowers of issuing officers

485  Section 87 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

87  Federal Circuit Court Judges—consent to nomination

486  Subsections 87(1) and (2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

487  Subsection 87(2)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

488  Section 88 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

88  Powers of issuing officers

489  Subsection 88(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

490  Subsection 88(1)

Omit “the magistrate”, substitute “the issuing officer”.

491  Subsection 88(2)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

492  Subsection 88(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

493  Subsection 88(3)

Omit “A magistrate”, substitute “An issuing officer”.

494  Paragraphs 88(3)(a) and (b)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

495  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 87(1) of the Product Stewardship Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A nomination that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 87(2) of the Product Stewardship Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a nomination in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a magistrate under Division 2 of Part 6 of the Product Stewardship Act 2011 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, an issuing officer under that Division.

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000

496  Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

497  Subsection 154A(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of Court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009

498  Section 3

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

499  Section 51 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

51  Jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court

Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012

500  Section 4

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

501  Subsection 49(1) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court

502  Subdivision B of Division 2 of Part 5 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision BJurisdiction and powers of the Federal Circuit Court

503  Section 66 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

66  Conferring jurisdiction on the Federal Circuit Court

504  Section 67 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

67  Exercising jurisdiction in the Fair Work Division of the Federal Circuit Court

505  Paragraphs 67(b) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

506  Section 68 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

68  No limitation on Federal Circuit Court’s powers

507  Section 68

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court’s”.

508  Section 68

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

509  Section 336JB (table item 1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Taxation Administration Act 1953

510  Section 17A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

17A  Powers of Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in respect of taxation matters

511  Subsection 17A(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979

512  Subparagraph 6DB(1)(a)(ii)

Repeal the subparagraph.

513  Paragraph 6DB(2)(b)

Repeal the paragraph.

514  Saving provisions

(1) An appointment that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 6DB(1) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as an appointment in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia under that subsection.

(2) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 6DB(2) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing authority, under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing authority, under that Act.

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011

515  Section 5 (paragraph (b) of the definition of enforcement warrant)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

516  Section 5

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

517  Section 5 (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

518  Section 5

Insert:

issuing officer means:

 (a) a magistrate; or

 (b) a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court in relation to whom a consent under subsection 96(1) and a nomination under subsection 96(2) are in force.

519  Section 5 (definition of magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

520  Subsection 71(6)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

521  Paragraph 79(2)(a)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

522  Subparagraph 80(c)(i)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

523  Subsection 81(6)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

524  Section 88 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

88  Issuing officer may permit a thing to be retained

525  Subsection 88(1)

Omit “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “an issuing officer”.

526  Subsection 88(2)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

527  Subsection 90(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

528  Subsections 90(2) and (3)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

529  Subsection 91(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

530  Subsections 91(2) and (3)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

531  Subsection 92(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

532  Subsections 92(2), (4), (5) and (6)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

533  Subsection 92(7) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Completed form of warrant to be given to issuing officer

534  Subsections 92(7), (8), (9) and (10)

Omit “magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “issuing officer”.

535  Paragraph 93(a)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

536  Paragraph 93(a)

Omit “that magistrate”, substitute “that issuing officer”.

537  Paragraph 93(b)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

538  Paragraphs 93(c) and (d)

Omit “a magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “an issuing officer”.

539  Division 8 of Part 6 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division 8Powers of issuing officers

540  Section 96 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

96  Federal Circuit Court Judges—consent to nomination

541  Subsections 96(1) and (2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

542  Subsection 96(2)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

543  Section 97 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

97  Issuing officers—personal capacity

544  Subsection 97(1)

Omit “a magistrate”, substitute “an issuing officer”.

545  Subsection 97(1)

Omit “the magistrate”, substitute “the issuing officer”.

546  Subsection 97(2)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

547  Subsection 97(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

548  Subsection 97(3)

Omit “A magistrate”, substitute “An issuing officer”.

549  Paragraphs 97(3)(a) and (b)

Omit “magistrate”, substitute “issuing officer”.

550  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 96(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A nomination that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 96(2) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a nomination in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a magistrate under Part 6 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, an issuing officer under that Part.

Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011

551  Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of issuing officer)

Repeal the paragraph.

552  Paragraph 79(3)(b)

Omit “or a Federal Magistrate”.

553  Subsection 79(4) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Protection and immunity—Judges

554  Subsection 79(4)

Omit “, or a Federal Magistrate,”.

555  Saving provisions

(1) A consent that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 79(1) of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) A nomination that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item under subsection 79(2) of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 in respect of a Federal Magistrate continues in force, after that commencement, as a nomination in respect of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(3) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under Part 2 of Chapter 4 of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Part.

TransTasman Proceedings Act 2010

556  Subsection 109(3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Water Act 2007

557  Section 139 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

139  Jurisdiction of Federal Circuit Court

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005

558  Section 7

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

559  Section 7 (paragraph (b) of the definition of relevant court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

560  Paragraphs 273A(3)(b) and (c)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.


Schedule 2Bulk amendments

Part 1References to Federal Circuit Court

1  Amendment of Acts

The Acts listed in this item are amended by omitting “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring) and substituting “Federal Circuit Court”.

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Admiralty Act 1988

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

Bankruptcy Act 1966

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992

Competition and Consumer Act 2010

Do Not Call Register Act 2006

Fair Work Act 2009

Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981

Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

Migration Act 1958

National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

Privacy Act 1988

Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009

Road Safety Remuneration Act 2012

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011


Part 2References to Federal Circuit Court of Australia

2  Amendment of Acts

The Acts listed in this item are amended by omitting “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring) and substituting “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999

Archives Act 1983

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988

Copyright Act 1968

Family Law Act 1975

Foreign Evidence Act 1994

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Independent Contractors Act 2006

Judiciary Act 1903

Legislative Instruments Act 2003

National Health Security Act 2007

National Measurement Act 1960

Shipping Registration Act 1981

Social Security Act 1991

Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012

Water Act 2007

Work Health and Safety Act 2011


Schedule 3Contingent amendments

Part 1Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012

Designs Act 2003

1  Section 5

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

2  Section 5 (paragraph (aa) of the definition of prescribed court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

3  Subsection 28(5)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

4  Subsection 50(6)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

5  Subsection 52(7)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

6  Subsection 54(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

7  Subsection 67(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

8  Subsection 68(6)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

9  Section 82

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

10  Paragraph 83(2)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

11  Section 83A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

83A  Jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court

12  Subsections 83A(1), (2) and (3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

13  Subsection 84(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

14  Subsection 86(3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

15  Subsection 86(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (first occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

16  Subsection 86(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

17  Subsection 86(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (last occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

18  Subsection 87(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

19  Section 88 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

88  Powers of Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court on hearing an appeal

20  Section 88

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

21  Section 89

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

Trade Marks Act 1995

22  Subsection 6(1)

Insert:

Federal Circuit Court means the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

23  Section 35

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

24  Section 56

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

25  Section 67

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

26  Subsection 83(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

27  Subsection 83A(8)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

28  Section 84D

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

29  Section 104

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

30  Paragraph 190(aa)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

31  Paragraph 191(2)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

32  Section 191A (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

191A  Jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court

33  Subsections 191A(1), (2) and (3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

34  Subsection 192(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

35  Subsection 194(3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

36  Subsection 194(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (first occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

37  Subsection 194(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.

38  Subsection 194(3) (note)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (last occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

39  Subsection 195(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

40  Section 196

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

41  Section 197 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

197  Powers of Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court on hearing an appeal

42  Section 197

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.


Part 2Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012

Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012

43  Item 9 of Schedule 2

Repeal the item, substitute:

9  Schedule 1

Omit:

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999, section 61

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, section 50

substitute:

Family Law Act 1975, Part XIA

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999, Part 6A

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, Part VAA

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002

44  Schedule 1

Omit:

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, Part VAA

Federal Magistrates Act 1999, Part 6A

substitute:

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999, Part 6A

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, Part VAA

45  Schedule 1

Before:

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, section 50

insert:

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999, section 61

46  Schedule 1

Omit:

Federal Magistrates Act 1999, section 61

Family Law Act 1975

47  Subsection 102Q(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of appropriate court official)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999

48  Section 88B (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

88B  Powers of Federal Circuit Court of Australia not affected

49  Sections 88B, 88D, 88E, 88F and 88G

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

50  Subsections 88H(1) and (2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

51  Paragraph 88H(2)(e)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court’s”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia’s”.

52  Subsection 88H(4)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

53  Sections 88J, 88K, 88L and 88M

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

54  Section 88P (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

88P  Powers of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia not affected

55  Sections 88P, 88Q, 88R, 88S and 88T

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

56  Subsection 88U(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge”.

57  Subsection 88U(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or Judge”.

58  Subsection 88U(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge”.

59  Subsection 88U(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or Judge”.

60  Subsection 88U(3)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia or a Judge”.

61  Section 88V

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court” (wherever occurring), substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Legislation Amendment Act 2012

62  Subsection 2(1) (table item 2)

Repeal the item, substitute:

2.  Schedule 1, items 1 to 186

A single day to be fixed by Proclamation.

However, if the provision(s) do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period.

 

3.  Schedule 1, item 187

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

However, the provision(s) do not commence at all if item 6 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Federal Jurisdiction) Amendment Act 2012 commences at or before the time the provision(s) covered by table item 2 commence.

 

4.  Schedule 1, items 188 to 408

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

 

5.  Schedule 2

At the same time as the provision(s) covered by table item 2.

 

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976

63  Paragraph 24(1D)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

64  Paragraph 24(1D)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.


Part 3Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Act 2012

Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Act 2012

65  Section 4

Omit “, a judge of the Federal Court of Australia or the Family Court of Australia, or a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “or a judge of the Federal Court of Australia, the Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

66  Section 7 (paragraph (b) of the definition of Commonwealth judicial officer)

Omit “Parliament (other than the Federal Magistrates Court); or”, substitute “Parliament.”.

67  Section 7 (paragraph (c) of the definition of Commonwealth judicial officer)

Repeal the paragraph.

68  Section 7 (definition of Federal Magistrate)

Repeal the definition.

69  Paragraph 19(6)(c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate within the meaning of the Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Judge within the meaning of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.


Part 4Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Complaints) Act 2012

Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999

70  Section 5 (paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of the definition of complaint handler)

Omit “Chief Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Chief Judge”.

71  Section 5 (definition of relevant belief)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge”.

72  Section 5 (subparagraph (b)(ii) of the definition of relevant belief)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

73  Paragraph 12(3)(c)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge”.

74  Paragraph 12(3)(d)

Omit “Chief Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Chief Judge”.

75  Paragraph 12(3)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

76  Paragraph 12(3)(d)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (last occurring), substitute “Judge”.

77  Subsection 12(3AA)

Omit “Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Judge”.

78  Subsection 12(3AA) (note)

Omit “Chief Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Chief Judge”.

79  Subsection 12(3AB)

Omit “Chief Federal Magistrate” (wherever occurring), substitute “Chief Judge”.

80  Subsection 118A(2)

Omit “Chief Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Chief Judge”.

Freedom of Information Act 1982

81  Subsection 5(1C) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Certain documents relating to complaint handling—Judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

82  Paragraph 5(1C)(a)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Act 1999”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999”.


Part 5Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012

Privacy Act 1988

83  Section 19

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

84  Subsection 25(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

85  Subsection 25A(2)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

86  Subsection 33F(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

87  Subsection 80W(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

88  Subsection 80Z(1)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

89  Section 80ZA

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

90  Section 80ZB

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.

91  Section 80ZD

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.


Part 6Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2013

Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2013

92  Section 4 (paragraph (c) of the definition of judicial officer)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.


Part 7Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012

Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012

93  Section 7 (paragraph (c) of the definition of issuing officer)

Omit “a Federal Magistrate”, substitute “a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

94  Section 7 (paragraph (c) of the definition of issuing officer)

Omit “or Federal Magistrate”.

95  Saving provisions

(1) A consent of a Federal Magistrate to act as an issuing officer for the purposes of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 that is in force immediately before the commencement of this item continues in force, after that commencement, as a consent of a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia to act as an issuing officer for the purposes of that Act.

(2) A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Act.


Part 8Fair Work Amendment (Transfer of Business) Act 2012

Fair Work Act 2009

96  Subsection 539(2) (table items 34A and 34B)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court”.


Part 9Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Act 2013

Migration Act 1958

97  Section 487A (paragraph (b) of the definition of issuing officer)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court”.

98  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under Division 3 of Part 8E of the Migration Act 1958 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Division.


Part 10National Gambling Reform Act 2012

National Gambling Reform Act 2012

99  Section 5 (paragraph (b) of the definition of issuing officer)

Omit “Federal Magistrate”, substitute “Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

100  Section 5 (paragraph (b) of the definition of relevant court)

Omit “Federal Magistrates Court”, substitute “Federal Circuit Court of Australia”.

101  Saving provision

A thing done by, or in relation to, a Federal Magistrate, as an issuing officer, under Part 5, 6 or 7 of the National Gambling Reform Act 2012 before the commencement of this item has effect, after that commencement, as if it had been done by, or in relation to, a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as an issuing officer, under that Part.


Schedule 4General transitional provisions

 

1  Transfer of appropriated money

(1) For the purposes of the operation of an Appropriation Act after this Schedule commences, references to the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia are to be read as references to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

(2) In this item:

Appropriation Act means an Act appropriating money for expenditure out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

2  Transitional regulations

The GovernorGeneral may make regulations prescribing matters of a transitional nature (including prescribing any saving or application provisions) relating to the amendments and repeals made by Schedules 1, 2 and 3.

3  No limit on operation of section 7 or subsection 25B(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901

The following do not limit the operation of section 7 or subsection 25B(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901:

 (a) items 30, 45, 53, 57, 108, 110M, 233, 320, 327, 417, 459, 495, 514, 550 and 555 of Schedule 1;

 (b) items 95, 98 and 101 of Schedule 3;

 (c) item 1 of this Schedule.

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 28 November 2012

Senate on 28 February 2013]

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